Vintage Red Abalone Shell Stained Glass Jewelry Trinket Box Handmade Art

Name: Vintage Red Abalone Shell Stained Glass Jewelry Trinket Box Handmade Art
Brand: Handmade
SKU: 820116825753
Price: 299.01 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 299.01

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Red Abalone Shell Stained Glass Jewelry Trinket Box Handmade Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Subject: Seashell. Red abalone is prized for its substantial form, reddish exterior and brilliant mother-of-pearl interior. When the box is opened, the shell reveals intense iridescent shades of silver, pink, green and blue. Vintage Red Abalone Shell Stained Glass Jewelry Trinket Box Handmade Art. Condition: Very good vintage handmade condition. The natural red abalone shell displays its original contours, openings, surface texture and color variations. A visible interior line may represent a natural growth feature, stable fracture or earlier stabilization; it has not been professionally evaluated. The stained glass and hand-applied solder show minor wear, irregularities and aged patina. The hinged lid remains attached and opens properly. Please examine all detailed photographs as part of the condition description. Description: Unusual vintage artisan jewelry or keepsake box featuring a genuine natural red abalone shell (Haliotis rufescens) as its hinged lid. Red abalone is prized for its substantial form, reddish exterior and brilliant mother-of-pearl interior. When the box is opened, the shell reveals intense iridescent shades of silver, pink, green and blue. The curved body is handmade from textured amber, rose and red art-glass panels surrounded by dark soldered ribs. Its construction is consistent with traditional copper-foil or Tiffany-style stained-glass work. The ribbed framework gives the box a distinctive sculptural appearance. The shell’s natural exterior has been preserved rather than completely polished, retaining its organic marine texture and characteristic openings. No artist’s signature or manufacturer’s label was located. The maker and exact production date are unknown. An impressive decorative object for a collection of stained glass, natural shells, coastal décor, studio craft or mother-of-pearl pieces. It may also be used to hold jewelry or small keepsakes. Item Specifics: Type: Jewelry or trinket box Brand: Unbranded Material: Red abalone shell, stained glass and soldered metal Shell species: Red abalone — Haliotis rufescens Color: Red, amber, rose and iridescent Style: Coastal / Studio Craft / Tiffany Style Features: Hinged natural-shell lid Subject: Seashell Handmade: Yes Original: Yes Age: Vintage; exact date unknown Country of origin: Unknown Buyer Protection and Shipping: This delicate box will be carefully cushioned and securely packed, with tracking and insurance for the purchase price. If shipping damage occurs, please retain the item, box and all packing materials and contact the seller promptly. The purchase is covered by all applicable eBay Money Back Guarantee protections. California Proposition 65 Warning: WARNING: The solder and metal components in vintage stained-glass objects may contain lead or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For decorative use only. Not intended for food storage or use by children. Keywords: Red abalone shell, Haliotis rufescens, California abalone, paua shell, mother of pearl, stained glass jewelry box, handmade trinket box, Tiffany style, copper foil glass, studio craft, coastal décor, seashell keepsake box, iridescent shell, artisan glass and bohemian décor. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: Handmade.