Vintage Thorens Musical Jewellery Box
This vintage wooden jewellery box is offered as a Thorens funiculi funicula musical jewellery box, complete with its key. It is presented as a decorative storage piece for jewellery and small keepsakes, with the musical element being the feature associated with the Thorens name.
Design, Construction and Notable Features
The box has a wooden case with decorative inlay in gold and dark tones, forming an oval central panel and scrolling borders across the lid. A small oval mirror is set into the underside of the lid. The front carries a matching ornamental panel with a brass key escutcheon, and the case stands on turned bun feet. Inside, there are two side trays that slide out from either side of the main compartment, along with a central compartment divided into two sections. The interior is lined with pink quilted satin.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
The box shows the wear and surface marks you would expect from an item of its age, and the decoration remains clear across the lid and front. The inlaid decoration, original key, mirror, and pink satin lining all contribute to its character as a period piece. Its combination of a recognisable musical maker, decorative marquetry-style styling, and interior trays may appeal to collectors of vintage musical boxes, jewellery caskets, and Thorens items.