This vintage Florentine-style musical jewelry box is a beautifully crafted miniature chest of drawers, finished in rich gold gilt with hand-painted scrollwork detailing. The top features an ornate decorative motif, while each drawer face displays raised gilded flourishes over a softly distressed ivory background. The piece sits on rounded feet and presents classic mid-century Florentine elegance in a compact tabletop form.
Inside, all drawers are lined with deep red velvet, providing a soft interior for jewelry or keepsakes. A musical mechanism is built into the box and engages when the bottom drawer is opened, playing a classic tune. The underside retains its original manufacturer’s label: “Manufactured for MELE – Utica, New York – Product of Japan,” confirming mid-20th-century Japanese production.
Condition is very good vintage. The finish shows light age-appropriate wear and minor surface scuffs consistent with gentle use. Drawers open and close smoothly, velvet lining remains clean, and the structure is solid. A distinctive decorative accent piece that doubles as functional jewelry storage and a working music box.
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