Large cabinet style Mele jewelry box with carved architectural doors, brass tone hardware, gold velvet lining, multiple drawers and a wind up music box mechanism. Original rear label reads Styled by MELE Utica New York 13503 Japan.
Details
- Manufacturer: Mele
- Marking: Styled by MELE Utica New York 13503 Japan
- Origin: Japan
- Estimated era: 1970s to early 1980s
- Type: Musical jewelry box and jewelry chest
- Material: Wood and wood veneer construction
- Finish: Medium warm brown wood grain
- Form: Low polygonal cabinet chest
- Front: Four hinged doors
- Center doors: Deep carved geometric and quatrefoil style decoration
- Side doors: Raised panel and open lattice decoration
- Hardware: Brass tone hinges and decorative ring pulls
- Storage: Three central drawers plus open central compartment
- Side storage: Two tall velvet lined jewelry compartments
- Interior: Mustard gold velvet lining
- Necklace storage: Metal hanging hooks inside both side compartments
- Music feature: Wind up mechanical music box
- Measurements shown: approximately 20.5 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 11 inches high
- Original Mele label remains intact
Condition
Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Noticeable scratches and surface marks across the top, including several longer scratches. Minor edge and finish wear present. Interior lining appears comparatively clean. Review photos for exact cosmetic condition.
The large architectural cabinet form, extensive jewelry storage and working wind up music feature make this a more substantial Mele piece than the company's common small tabletop boxes.
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