Vintage Florentine Gilt Wood Madonna & Child Trinket Box – Italian Religious Keepsake, Mid-Century Jewellery or Memory Box
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A beautifully atmospheric piece of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this vintage Florentine trinket box combines devotional charm with the timeless elegance of hand-finished giltware.
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Crafted in Florence, Italy, during the 1950s–1970s, the box is made from wood and finished in traditional gesso and gold gilt, with richly moulded scrollwork and raised decorative borders. The hinged lid features a softly aged image of the Madonna and Child, framed within an ornate surround, giving the piece a gentle sense of warmth and reverence.
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Inside, the box reveals a deep oxblood-red interior, perfect for storing jewellery, a rosary, keepsakes, or treasured mementoes. Raised on small decorative feet, it sits proudly as both a practical storage piece and a decorative object.
Florentine giltware became highly sought after in the post-war period, when Florence’s artisan workshops produced hand-finished decorative pieces for export. Today, these items are loved for their romantic patina, hand-worked character, and unmistakable Italian charm.
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Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with mid-century Florentine pieces.
Gentle rubbing and wear to the gilt on raised areas
Minor surface ageing and small losses to the finish in places
Image shows light age toning
Interior clean with expected signs of age
Hinges sound and the box opens and closes well
Overall, a charming piece with an authentic, time-softened patina.
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Approximate Dimensions
12cm x 9cm x 5cm
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Objet d’Art Story
Pieces like this capture the quiet poetry of everyday treasures. Perhaps it once held a rosary beside a bedside, a lock of hair, or small letters kept close for comfort. Today, it offers a new home for modern keepsakes — a gentle reminder that the smallest objects often carry the deepest stories.
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Perfect for
Jewellery or keepsake storage
Religious or devotional collections
Vintage Italian décor
Cottagecore or romantic interiors
Thoughtful vintage gift