Victorian Assemblage Art / Wunderkammer Aesthetic Jewellery Box

Description

We've had this jewellery box almost 20 years and have taken good care of it. It hasn't really been used for storing anything, but more as a mantlepiece curiosity.

Here's the high-brow artistic description of what it represents:

"The jewellery box exemplifies a sophisticated neo-Victorian assemblage aesthetic that synthesises multiple traditions: Joseph Cornell's shadow box methodology, wunderkammer collecting principles, Victorian ephemera culture, Gothic symbolism, and contemporary altered art practices.

It transcends simple steampunk classification by emphasising authentic Victorian material culture and 'memento mori' symbolism over speculative mechanical fantasy.

The piece represents what might be called Victorian curiosity assemblage - a contemporary art form that honours historical collecting traditions whilst creating new narrative possibilities through unexpected juxtaposition and layered meaning. It stands as a miniature wunderkammer, a cabinet of curiosities reimagined for intimate, personal contemplation."

Collection only from BS5 (smoke-free home). Open to offers.

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