Rare Vintage W&S Art Deco Celluloid Ring Box Topper Jewelers USA Collectible

Name: Rare Vintage W&S Art Deco Celluloid Ring Box Topper Jewelers USA Collectible
Brand: W&S New York
SKU: 237057699984
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 95.00

Condition: Used

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View Rare Vintage W&S Art Deco Celluloid Ring Box Topper Jewelers USA Collectible with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. TOPPER JEWELERS. The exact year is not marked, so the date should be considered approximate. The interior retains its original burgundy velvet ring insert and fabric lining. The burgundy velvet interior also shows age and use. Vintage W&S New York Art Deco Ring Presentation Box – Topper Jewelers – Made in USA This is a charming vintage jewelry presentation box made by W&S, New York, with a molded ivory/cream exterior, raised decorative floral detailing, burgundy accent panels, and a deep burgundy velvet-lined interior. The underside is molded with: MADE IN USA W&S NEW YORK Inside the lid, the original jeweler imprint reads: TOPPER JEWELERS HOUSE OF INSURED DIAMONDS GLENDALE – MODESTO – SANTA MONICA That original retailer marking gives this piece additional historical and collectible interest, especially for collectors of vintage jewelry boxes, ring presentation cases, California jewelry-store memorabilia, and mid-20th-century advertising pieces. Based on the style, construction, W&S marking, and the documented history of Topper Jewelers, this box is believed to date from approximately the 1940s to early 1950s. The exact year is not marked, so the date should be considered approximate. The box has an attractive Art Deco / early mid-century appearance, with a sculpted architectural form, symmetrical floral motifs on the lid, and contrasting burgundy decoration around the sides. The interior retains its original burgundy velvet ring insert and fabric lining. This type of W&S ring box was commercially produced for jewelry retailers, but this specific version with the Topper Jewelers / Glendale / Modesto / Santa Monica imprint appears to be much less commonly encountered. During research, comparable W&S boxes were found, but an exact match with this same decorative design and Topper Jewelers interior imprint was not located. For that reason, this should be considered a scarce and collectible vintage presentation box, although it is not being claimed as one-of-a-kind. Approximate measurements: * Length: 2.5 in * Width: 2.1 in * Height: 1.5 in * Weight: 27 grams / approximately 0.95 oz Material appears to be a molded vintage plastic, possibly celluloid-type material. Because no material testing has been performed, it is not being represented as confirmed Bakelite or confirmed celluloid. Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with normal age-related surface wear, light marks, minor discoloration, and small signs of handling consistent with its age. The burgundy velvet interior also shows age and use. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item. A very appealing collectible for display, jewelry presentation, vintage shop memorabilia, or a period-correct ring box for an antique or vintage ring. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: W&S New York.