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Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Japanese musical jewelry box manufactured by "K" Japan. This classic mid-century collector's piece features a high-gloss black lacquer finish decorated on the lid with a traditional nature scene of a bird perched among blooming branches.
Product Features:
• Exterior: Elegant black gloss finish featuring a screen-printed gold, white, and red floral illustration with a bird.
• Interior Lining: Clean, vibrant red plush velvet interior featuring a multi-slot ring cushion tray on the left and a large open jewelry compartment on the right.
• Built-in Vanity Mirror: Full-sized reflective glass mirror built securely into the inner underside of the lid.
• Mechanical Music Stopper: Features the classic brass T-bar stop-plunger pin next to the ring roll. The music automatically triggers when the box is opened and pauses when the lid is closed.
• Authenticity: Retains the original square silver foil maker's label inside the lid, featuring the iconic "K" inside a steering wheel logo stamped "JAPAN".
Condition Notes:
This item is in very good vintage pre-owned condition.
• Exterior: The black lacquer finish retains an excellent mirror-like gloss shine with minimal surface wear or light hair-line scuffs consistent with age and careful handling. No major cracks or deep scratches.
• Interior: The red velvet lining is exceptionally clean and vibrant, free of significant staining, fading, or heavy ring indentations. The mirror is clear and intact.
• Musical Mechanism: The wind-up mechanism on the bottom has been tested and is fully operational, playing the melody cleanly and at a good pace.