Lot # 74 - Trinket Boxes – Piano, Doctor’s Bag & Purple Pillow High Heel

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Jan-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Jan-2026 8:13:00 PM
Current bid:

$17.00

Highest bidder:

Gnk8618

Auction has ended

Description :

A refined trio of vintage porcelain trinket boxes featuring a miniature grand piano with matching bench, a doctor’s bag or satchel–shaped trinket box, and a “Dreams & Wishes” purple pillow trinket box topped with a pink high heel. Together, the pieces reflect late–20th century novelty porcelain design, combining sculptural miniature forms, glossy glazed finishes, and decorative metal mounts. The grouping balances whimsical subject matter with collectible craftsmanship, making it an appealing decorative set for jewelry display and trinket box collectors.


Item Details:

Miniature Grand Piano Trinket Box

  • Form: Miniature grand piano with separate matching bench

  • Date: Circa 1980s

  • Dimensions: Approx. 4″ L × 2.5″ W × 2″ H

  • Material: Porcelain with metal hinged mount

  • Color / Finish: Gloss black glaze with white and gold keyboard detailing

  • Design: Sculpted cabriole legs; lyre-style clasp; miniature bench included


Doctor’s Bag / Satchel Trinket Box

  • Form: Doctor’s bag or satchel–shaped trinket box

  • Date: Late 20th century

  • Dimensions: Approx. 3.5″ W

  • Material: Porcelain with metal hinged mount

  • Color / Finish: Gloss brown glaze with dimensional handles and accent detailing

  • Design: Rectangular hinged miniature form modeled after a traditional doctor’s bag or travel satchel


Ceramic Pink High Heel on Pillow Trinket Box

  • Form: Pillow-shaped trinket box with high-heel shoe finial

  • Date: Late 20th century

  • Dimensions: Approx. 2″ diameter

  • Material: Porcelain with metal hinged mount

  • Color / Finish: Lavender pillow-form lid with white base, gold dot accents, and brass-tone mount

  • Design: Pink high heel with blue bow and dangling heart charm; commonly titled “Dreams & Wishes”


Auction History

Highest bidder is Gnk8618

Date Bid User
27-Jan-2026 7:23:20 PM $17.00 Gnk8618
27-Jan-2026 7:23:11 PM $16.00 dkbutl91
27-Jan-2026 7:23:11 PM $16.00 Gnk8618
27-Jan-2026 7:23:03 PM $12.00 dkbutl91
27-Jan-2026 7:23:03 PM $11.00 Gnk8618
26-Jan-2026 9:05:31 PM $7.00 dkbutl91
20-Jan-2026 3:56:14 PM $5.00 VEGAS53

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