Rare 1930s Art Deco Catalin (Bakelite) Jewellery Box...

Rare Art Deco Catalin Jewellery Box – Ruby Red Lava Flow – 1930s An exceptional and visually striking Art Deco jewellery and vanity box, dating to approximately the 1930s, beautifully crafted in ruby-red marbled Catalin (phenolic resin) and featuring an extraordinary combination of colours, textures and decorative details. A remarkable example of the sophisticated decorative taste of the Art Deco period, when innovative materials, bold geometric forms and luxurious finishes transformed everyday objects into elegant design statements. The most captivating feature is its spectacular ruby-red Catalin body, displaying deep burgundy and dark marbled inclusions reminiscent of flowing lava, polished gemstones and precious red jasper. Its translucent, almost jewel-like appearance creates a fascinating changing effect as light passes through the material, revealing extraordinary depth and intensity of colour. The front is embellished with a magnificent golden pearlised panel featuring flowing black wave-like stripes, creating a dramatic three-dimensional visual effect. This distinctive Ocean Wave / Ripple decoration provides a sophisticated contrast to the vibrant ruby-red body. Inside, the box reveals a beautifully preserved red velvet-like lining, together with an integrated rectangular mirror surrounded by an elegant mother-of-pearl-effect frame. The four geometric corner ornaments recall the architectural Skyscraper motifs characteristic of the Art Deco movement. The carefully designed structure incorporates gently rounded edges, original-style metal hinges and four small cylindrical feet, giving the box a refined and balanced silhouette. Originally conceived as an elegant dressing-table accessory, this remarkable piece remains equally appealing today as a decorative collector's object. Condition Very good vintage condition, retaining its beautiful glossy finish, rich translucent colouring and attractive original patina. The interior lining is well preserved, the mirror is present and the hinges appear sound. Minor surface marks consistent with age and careful use. The mirror has not yet been fully cleaned. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Details Period: Circa 1930s, Art Deco Style: Art Deco / Boudoir / Vanity Material: Catalin (phenolic resin), decorative resin, mirror, metal fittings and textile lining Colour: Translucent ruby red with dark marbling, pearlised gold and black Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 12 × 7 cm Weight: 424 g Origin: European, exact manufacturer unidentified An uncommon and highly decorative example of Art Deco vanity design, particularly appealing to collectors of Catalin, early plastics, Art Deco decorative arts and distinctive 20th-century design objects.

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