Polished Malachite Trinket Box
Polished Malachite Trinket Box
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Additional Description
A handsome rectangular box crafted from richly figured malachite, showcasing the stone's celebrated concentric "eye" formations and vibrant green banding. The lid and body have been carefully polished to highlight the natural patterns created over thousands of years within the mineral.
Compact in scale yet visually striking, the box is ideal for storing rings, cufflinks, pills, small desk accessories, or treasured keepsakes. The dramatic variation in color and pattern ensures that no two examples are exactly alike.
Era
Likely mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960–1990.
History
Malachite has been prized since antiquity for its intense green coloration and distinctive banded patterns. It became especially fashionable in luxury decorative arts during the nineteenth century, particularly in Russia, where monumental malachite objects adorned palaces and aristocratic interiors.
During the twentieth century, smaller decorative boxes such as this example became popular souvenirs, desk accessories, and gift items. Many were produced from African or Russian malachite and exported worldwide.
Provenance
Private collection.
Materials
Natural malachite, polished stone construction.
Dimensions
Approximate dimensions not provided.
Disclaimers
Natural inclusions, mineral voids, and variations in coloration are inherent to malachite and should not be considered defects.
Minor surface wear and small imperfections consistent with age and use.
No maker's mark observed.
Origin of stone not determined.
Some visible natural cavities and inclusions within the stone matrix.
Additional Description
A handsome rectangular box crafted from richly figured malachite, showcasing the stone's celebrated concentric "eye" formations and vibrant green banding. The lid and body have been carefully polished to highlight the natural patterns created over thousands of years within the mineral.
Compact in scale yet visually striking, the box is ideal for storing rings, cufflinks, pills, small desk accessories, or treasured keepsakes. The dramatic variation in color and pattern ensures that no two examples are exactly alike.
Era
Likely mid-to-late 20th century, circa 1960–1990.
History
Malachite has been prized since antiquity for its intense green coloration and distinctive banded patterns. It became especially fashionable in luxury decorative arts during the nineteenth century, particularly in Russia, where monumental malachite objects adorned palaces and aristocratic interiors.
During the twentieth century, smaller decorative boxes such as this example became popular souvenirs, desk accessories, and gift items. Many were produced from African or Russian malachite and exported worldwide.
Provenance
Private collection.
Materials
Natural malachite, polished stone construction.
Dimensions
Approximate dimensions not provided.
Disclaimers
Natural inclusions, mineral voids, and variations in coloration are inherent to malachite and should not be considered defects.
Minor surface wear and small imperfections consistent with age and use.
No maker's mark observed.
Origin of stone not determined.
Some visible natural cavities and inclusions within the stone matrix.