19th c. Wooden box hand carved painted ornaments eagle

Orange painted 19th Century compartmentized wooden box with drawer and brass latched cover. Any details much appreciated.

 

Why do you believe it dates to the 19th century?

Debora

 

I cannot say with certainty. However, the previous owner was a famous socialite who collected/owned many rare 18th-19th c. pieces which for the most part were passed down from her ancestors. Any help would be appreciated.

 

It's 20th century from the hardware, and if I were taking a guess I'd say Japanese.

 

If you know of specialists in this category a referral would be appreciated

 

I agree. I suspect 1920s or 30s with the blue bird and ship motif.

 

Wasn't an expensive thing in its time. Something a child would be given, for instance.

Debora

 

Maybe not. But I would be surprised if it was intended for children due to its paint detail and overall solid construction. Especially, the locking cover and routing detail ..

 

1950s jewelry box. I agree it looks Made in Japan. I have a very similar one stashed someplace in the attic that belonged to my cousin. I only have it because when we cleaned out her house, I stuffed a lot of loose trinkets in it. If you posted bigger closeups of what you call 'routing detail' it would be better. Your pictures don't enlarge when I click on them.

 

Chinese red lacquer box IMHO