Vintage Enamel on Copper Trinket Dish | Mid-Century Abstract Design | 11cm
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A striking vintage enamel-on-copper trinket dish, featuring a bold abstract sunburst design in rich turquoise, ochre, amber and coral tones. The vitreous enamel has been kiln-fired onto a copper base, creating a beautifully molten, organic surface typical of mid-20th-century studio enamelling.
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This small decorative dish displays a dramatic central “eye” motif, surrounded by textured, lava-like enamel reactions that shimmer subtly in the light.
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The reverse retains its original copper patina, confirming the metal substrate beneath the enamel and adding to the piece’s authentic vintage character.
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Likely dating from the 1960s–1980s, this piece reflects the era’s fascination with abstract form, experimental colour and artisanal metalwork. Unmarked, as is common with studio-made enamel objects of this period, it was intended as a decorative trinket or pin dish rather than functional tableware.
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Perfect for use on a dressing table, desk or cabinet display, this is a tactile and eye-catching example of vintage enamel art.
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Details
Material: Enamel on copper
Date: c. 1960s–1980s
Style: Mid-century modern / abstract
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Diameter: 11 cm
Depth: approx. 1 cm
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Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips or cracks to the enamel, with gentle age-related patina to the copper reverse
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Origin: European, likely British or continental
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Why We Love It
Bold mid-century abstract colour palette
Classic enamel-on-copper craftsmanship
Beautifully tactile, molten glaze effects
Ideal size for jewellery, rings or display
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Please Note
All items sold by Objet d’Art Stuff are vintage or antique and may show gentle signs of age and use. Any imperfections are part of the item’s history and charm and are reflected in the price