Mixed Collection of Vintage Enamel and Trinket Pots
This lot offers a varied selection of small decorative trinket pots and pill boxes, presented across two areas of a black tray and on the blue surface beneath. The group includes enamelled examples with painted floral designs, a Lourdes souvenir oval, a metal box with embossed flower relief, a pearl-bordered octagonal box, and a round box with a playing card motif. Styles range from traditional porcelain-style domed pots with gilt metal rims and courting scenes to a turned wooden pot with a hand-painted floral finish. Several pieces feature hinged lids, brass or gilt mounts and decorative insets such as tapestry, mother-of-pearl and abalone. The assortment makes an appealing grouping for those interested in small decorative objects of the twentieth century.
Overall Condition and Collector Appeal
Condition varies across the group, with some pieces showing light surface wear, minor marks to the gilt or metal edges and general signs of age. Lids and hinges should be examined closely by prospective buyers, as the operation of individual boxes has not been tested and no guarantee is offered that any item is complete or in working order. The collection is presented as seen, and the photographs show the lots as they currently appear. For collectors of trinket boxes, enamel miniatures and souvenir pieces, the variety of decorative techniques and motifs offers plenty of interest, and the group could suit a display cabinet, a themed collection or a dressing table arrangement.