Vtg CHINESE JADE & INLAID ENAMEL BUTTERFLIES Jewelry/ Trinket Box HEAVY 5.25"

Name: Vtg CHINESE JADE & INLAID ENAMEL BUTTERFLIES Jewelry/ Trinket Box HEAVY 5.25"
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: 257752860880
Price: 132.99 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 132.99

Condition: Used

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View Vtg CHINESE JADE & INLAID ENAMEL BUTTERFLIES Jewelry/ Trinket Box HEAVY 5.25" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Very glossy mirror finish on the lacquer lid with a more natural gloss finish on the jade sides. Beautifully made. Genuine handmade, box is covered in sections of horizontal rectangular cut pieces of green jade. Vintage CHINESE JADE & INLAID ENAMEL BUTTERFLIES Jewelry/ Trinket Box HEAVY  Approx 5.25" long x 3" wide x 1 15/16" high.  Genuine handmade, box is covered in sections of horizontal rectangular cut pieces of green jade. Each piece varies slightly as far as intensity of green tones [some lighter, some darker] and the amount of brownish tan swirls within. Absolutely gorgeous.  Lid is inset with black enamel and cloisonne' orange and yellow butterflies on green bamboo leaves. Each surrounded by brass/copper wire with an inset rectangle of wire to frame it.  Very glossy mirror finish on the lacquer lid with a more natural gloss finish on the jade sides. Smooth to the touch and extremely heavy. Beautifully made.    Lid is hinged by 2 brass heavyweight hinges on back, opens easily.  Inner box is completely covered with plush black velvet, even the underside of the lid. Base of the box is covered in black felt to protect furniture surfaces Collectible and one of a kind. Exceptionally lovely design.  Very good condition- would list as Excellent but for 2 extremely minor fracture lines [thin cracks] in the jade on the lid, located slantwise across each corner. They are NOT breaks and are very stable, not loose or in danger of flaking off. They simply appear as 2 lines. See last 2 pics.  Rest of piece is pristine- Absolutely no breaks, chips, scratches, dullness, or damage/repair.  Lid opens perfectly on 2 hinges. The velvet lining inside is not loose or damaged.  Ships fully insured & w tracking provided  * Please see my Store under Vintage Collectibles for many more vintage and antique pieces of all types and styles, I am listing my large collection *  As always, my items are packed with EXTRA bubble wrap and extreme care to insure a safe arrival. Please check my other listings for more FABULOUS VINTAGE collectibles, glass, china, tea sets and cups, and unique treasures. I add several new listings per week. Please note the following, dear fellow shopping enthusiasts: I strive to give you the best service possible. I am not a dealer or professional, just a lifelong collector and enthusiast. I only list items that I think are unique and of good quality. I represent my items as accurately and clearly as I can, and believe it is always better for you to have too much information than not enough! Please ask any questions before bidding, I will happily respond. Remember, these are vintage items and will have reasonable signs of age and wear which only adds to their personality, appeal and "funky vintage-ness". They are not in their original boxes unless noted. I do not excessively clean items or remove age patina, as I want to leave that option for the buyer. I will promptly ship your item within 1 business day and post great positive feedback for you once payment is received. Go Green! I try to re-use clean, almost-new shipping boxes when possible. I will gladly combine shipping on multiple items for you. Thank you for looking   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: Unbranded.