Vintage Hexagonal Footed Porcelain Trinket Box
Updated September 3, 2026
| Lot number | 209 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Santa's Auction #1 |
| Date | September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Santa's Auction |
| Location | Sacramento, California |
This charming vintage hexagonal trinket box features an ornate gilt metal frame decorated with intricate relief scrollwork and rests on three styled peg feet. The lid is inset with a glazed porcelain medallion featuring a classic French Rococo-style courting scene depicting a musician serenading a lady in a garden setting. Opening to reveal a vibrant red velvet-lined interior, the box combines functional storage for small jewelry pieces with elegant mid-century vanity charm, remaining in great vintage condition with an attractive aged patina. Popularized throughout the mid-20th century, these gilt metal and porcelain trinket boxes drew inspiration from 18th-century French Ormolu craft and Jean-Honoré Fragonard's romantic pastoral paintings. The combination of embossed metalwork, plush lining, and fine porcelain inserts made them beloved vanity accessories across Europe and North America. Whether displayed on a dressing table, nightstand, or alongside fine collectibles, this piece serves as a timeless decorative accent.
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