Description
This set of three vintage brass cricket boxes brings a warm, collected charm to your home. Each is handmade from brass with intricate pierced cutouts, latches, and top handles — details once used to let air flow through when holding small treasures or incense. Lightweight yet sturdy, they nest beautifully together and gleam with natural aged patina. Largest measures 4" W × 2.5" H; smallest is 3.25" W × 1.75" H.
Originally inspired by the traditional Indian “cricket boxes†of the mid-20th century, these pieces blend craftsmanship with timeless style. Perfect for jewelry, potpourri, keepsakes, or simply as sculptural accent décor. Their golden tones complement Old World, Boho Luxe, and Hollywood Regency interiors alike — a subtle statement of history and artistry.
📜 Story & Provenance
In India, pierced brass boxes like these were once used as cricket boxes or incense caskets, prized for their ventilation patterns and luminous finish. During the 1950s–1970s, such pieces were exported to Western markets as exotic curios and vanity décor. Each box was cut, shaped, and soldered by hand — a patient art that transformed utilitarian objects into small works of design. Today, collectors and stylists treasure them for their symbolism of good luck and tranquility, as well as their luminous patina that only decades can create.
🪞 Features
Set of 3 genuine vintage brass boxes
Octagonal shape with pierced cross cutouts
Working latches and top handles
Lightweight and decorative (not airtight)
Warm aged patina, minor wear consistent with age
Largest: 4" W × 2.5" H
Smallest: 3.25" W × 1.75" H
Reserve: $94.00
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Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes Set of 3 Pierced Indian Cricket Trinket Decor Ornate Vanity Storage
Estimate $110-$150
Starting Price
$45
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