Description
Only three people in the family knew the combination, and it was Grand-mère’s birthday. Behind the painting in the dining room hid a small iron safe, and on special occasions it was opened with great ceremony: out came the sapphire brooch, the pearls from her wedding day and a ruby ring said to have been won in a card game in Monte Carlo.
This rare porcelain safe has its own touch of that family mystery. A delicate door opens to reveal a painted cache of jewels, glittering colors tucked away inside a sturdy little vault. It is a witty home for a favorite ring or a pair of diamond studs, and a clever gift for a jeweler, a banker, a miniature collector or a decorator who loves a surprise hidden in plain sight. Display it on a mantel or dresser, door slightly ajar, and let guests discover the treasure for themselves. Those painted gems shimmer in reds, greens and blues, like a pirate’s chest shrunk down to fit on a fingertip.
The particulars
- A miniature safe design
- A delicate door that opens to reveal painted jewels
- A rare collectible piece
- A playful home for rings and earrings
- Painted by hand on porcelain in Limoges, France
A sweet way to present an engagement ring or anniversary jewelry, the safe becoming a keepsake of the moment.
