Vintage 1950s Reverse-Carved Lucite "Mother" Musical Jewellery Box

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Vintage 1950s Reverse-Carved Lucite "Mother" Musical Jewellery Box
£57.00
Item number: P/S2B/002

A stunning piece of mid-century vanity art in remarkable condition.

This beautiful 1950s presentation musical jewellery box is a quintessential piece of post-war Americana and European mechanical craftsmanship. Designed as a sentimental tribute, the lid features the word "Mother" alongside an elegant floral arrangement. The artwork is created using the intricate intaglio (reverse-carving) technique, where the design is meticulously drilled and dyed from the underside of a thick block of crystal-clear acrylic to create a striking 3D illusion.

The main body of the box is constructed from a classic 1950s two-tone blue and cream acrylic case, offering a wonderful pop of mid-century styling that beautifully complements the clear lid.

Inside, the box houses a premium, vintage mechanical musical movement handcrafted by Reuge in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland—the world’s premier name in horological music mechanisms.

 

Key Features & Specifications

  • Art Style: Authentic 1950s reverse-carved (intaglio) floral artistry.
  • Inscriptions: Clear, elegantly carved "Mother" script on the lid.
  • Materials: Premium vintage Lucite/acrylic case in contrasting blue and cream.
  • Musical Movement: Swiss-made mechanical mechanism by Reuge (stamped "STE-CROIX").
  • Melody Played: Familiar but unidentified
  • Dimensions:Width 7"x Depth 4" x Height 3"

 

Condition Report

 

 

  • Overall:  Vintage condition with minimal signs of handling.
  • Acrylic Case:No cracks, chips or scratches. The clear lid is exceptionally clear with no major yellowing, deep scratches, or hairline cracks. The blue and cream body retains its original sheen and structural integrity.
  • Musical Mechanism: Winds smoothly, plays beautifully at a steady tempo, and the stop/start trigger mechanism functions perfectly.

 

This is a beautiful collector's piece or a deeply sentimental, unique gift. Ideal for collectors of mid-century plastics, vintage vanity memorabilia, or fine Swiss music boxes.