This charming set of two vintage trinket boxes, likely originating from India or Portugal mid-20th century, showcases the traditional craft of hand-carved camel bone inlay over a sturdy wooden frame. These decorative "dowry-style" chests feature ornate brass strapping, decorative studding, and traditional repoussé hinges that echo colonial-era trade aesthetics. Historically, such boxes were popular export items, blending Eastern materials with European-influenced trunk silhouettes to serve as elegant storage for jewelry or small keepsakes. The larger box is lined in a deep burgundy velvet, while the smaller companion features a vibrant royal blue lining, both retaining their original character. Both pieces are in good vintage condition, showing a natural aged patina to the brass and the characteristic organic grain and warm tonal variations of the bone, with minor wear to the interior fabric consistent with age and use.

Dimensions: * Large: 11cm (l) x 7.5cm (w) x 4.5cm (h)

Small: 6.5cm (l) x 4.5cm (w) x 3.5cm (h)