Rare Antique "La Rose Pearl Tone" Pyramid Display Box

$420.00
Step into the glamour of the early 20th century with this exceptionally rare and unusual "La Rose Pearl Tone" display box or trunk. Its dramatic pyramid / coffin-shaped form and luxurious silk-lined interior suggest it was once used as a presentation or vanity box—possibly for high-end cosmetics, perfume, or another precious product.
Key Features & Details

Original Interior Label: Reads “LA ROSE PEARL TONE” and “TWENTY-TWO-KARAT GOLD DECORATION”. Denotes a high-quality product of its era.

Distinctive Shape: Tapered pyramid or trapezoidal profile with hinged lid, plus two lateral sides that pivot open, and original metal clasp.

Luxurious Interior: Soft pleated and gathered satin/silk-like lining in aged cream/beige tones.

Lid features a central oval window (likely for a mirror) framed by radiating pleats.

Main compartment shows elegant pleating, a fitted circular opening, and rippled gathered sections designed to cradle specific items.

Exterior Finish: Textured and possibly embossed brown surface with original hardware, showing authentic age wear.

Dimensions (approx.):

Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Width (base): 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Length (closed): 17 in. (43.2 cm)

Length (open): 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Condition

This is a true antique and is offered in as-found condition:

Exterior: The top lid shows an age-related split but remains fully attached. Significant surface wear, scuffs, and loss of finish consistent with its age. Hardware shows expected patina.

Interior: Silk/satin lining is intact but distressed, with visible tearing, fraying, staining, and brittleness (especially in the lower compartment).

Structural: Lid and lateral side doors open/close as intended; minor hinge play and slight warping possible.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are the best representation of this item’s condition.
Why You’ll Love It

This La Rose Pearl Tone pyramid trunk is a sought-after piece for collectors of antique packaging, vanity boxes, and early 20th-century decorative storage. It’s equally striking as a display piece or as a unique vessel for keepsakes. Its distinctive triple-opening design (lid plus side doors) and rich history make it a true conversation starter wherever it’s placed.
Step into the glamour of the early 20th century with this exceptionally rare and unusual "La Rose Pearl Tone" display box or trunk. Its dramatic pyramid / coffin-shaped form and luxurious silk-lined interior suggest it was once used as a presentation or vanity box—possibly for high-end cosmetics, perfume, or another precious product.
Key Features & Details

Original Interior Label: Reads “LA ROSE PEARL TONE” and “TWENTY-TWO-KARAT GOLD DECORATION”. Denotes a high-quality product of its era.

Distinctive Shape: Tapered pyramid or trapezoidal profile with hinged lid, plus two lateral sides that pivot open, and original metal clasp.

Luxurious Interior: Soft pleated and gathered satin/silk-like lining in aged cream/beige tones.

Lid features a central oval window (likely for a mirror) framed by radiating pleats.

Main compartment shows elegant pleating, a fitted circular opening, and rippled gathered sections designed to cradle specific items.

Exterior Finish: Textured and possibly embossed brown surface with original hardware, showing authentic age wear.

Dimensions (approx.):

Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Width (base): 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Length (closed): 17 in. (43.2 cm)

Length (open): 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Condition

This is a true antique and is offered in as-found condition:

Exterior: The top lid shows an age-related split but remains fully attached. Significant surface wear, scuffs, and loss of finish consistent with its age. Hardware shows expected patina.

Interior: Silk/satin lining is intact but distressed, with visible tearing, fraying, staining, and brittleness (especially in the lower compartment).

Structural: Lid and lateral side doors open/close as intended; minor hinge play and slight warping possible.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are the best representation of this item’s condition.
Why You’ll Love It

This La Rose Pearl Tone pyramid trunk is a sought-after piece for collectors of antique packaging, vanity boxes, and early 20th-century decorative storage. It’s equally striking as a display piece or as a unique vessel for keepsakes. Its distinctive triple-opening design (lid plus side doors) and rich history make it a true conversation starter wherever it’s placed.