On eBay Now...Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry Box B&W 139 Lady Heads UTC Topeka 1907 Broken Hinge For Sale
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Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry Box B&W 139 Lady Heads UTC Topeka 1907 Broken Hinge:
$45.00
Up for sale is an authentic, early 20th-century Art Nouveau jewelry casket manufactured by the renowned Brainard & Wilson Corp. (Danbury, CT), active from 1902 to 1915. This is their highly collectible Model B&W 139, famously known by collectors for its stunning "Lady Heads" pattern featuring flowing, mirrored nymph hair motifs across the lid.Historical Engraving:What makes this specific piece incredibly unique is the personalized commemorative engraving across the front: "UTC Topeka 1907".
- UTC stands for the United Commercial Travelers, a prominent fraternal benefit society of commercial salesmen.
- This piece was presented or sold at their regional convention in Topeka, Kansas, in 1907, giving it exceptional historical provenance and making it a fantastic crossover piece for Kansas history or fraternal organization collectors.
- Exterior: Cast spelter metal (white metal/pot metal) with its original plated finish wearing down to a beautiful, authentic aged silver-gray patina.
- Interior: Features its original pleated fabric lining and matching twisted cord trim wrapper. The interior is remarkably clean and structurally intact for being nearly 120 years old! Top has pin holes in the fabric, bottom has a hole from fabric wear and age.
- Width: 3 1/2 inches
- Depth: 2 1/2 inches
- Height: 2 1/2 inches
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