
Description
Vintage decorative trinket box featuring a romantic Old Master–style image of a woman reading, inspired by 18th-century European genre paintings. The hinged lid opens to a red velvet–lined interior, perfect for storing jewelry, love letters, rosary beads, or small keepsakes.
This piece has heavy, time-earned wear that gives it a perfectly cottagecore / shabby-chic / old-world vibe—great for a nightstand, vanity, bookshelf styling, or a romantic gallery wall vignette. The artwork is a printed reproduction (not a painting), making it a beautiful decorative accent with vintage character.
Details
Approx. 6" x 6.5" x 2" H
Hinged lid; velvet-lined interior
Decorative printed image on lid
Original “Gilt Gallery – Japan†label on bottom
No broken areas, the bottom of the box has a black market marks and the original Japan sticker.
Visible surface wear throughout (please review photos)
Perfect for
Book lovers, romantic interiors, French country décor, cottagecore styling, or a vintage-inspired gift.
Materials: Wood, printed image, velvet lining, metal hinges
Reserve: $76.00
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Vintage Gilt Gallery Japan Trinket Box, Old Master Woman Reading Print, Red Velvet Lined Jewelry
Estimate $90-$110
Starting Price
$35
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Vintage and Mid-Century Art and Lighting
Jan 22, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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