Elevate your tabletop styling with this exceptional piece of mid-century trompe l'oeil design. Produced in Japan during the 1970s for the historic American silver manufacturer F.B. Rogers Silver Company, this heavy-cast lidded box is meticulously sculpted to mirror the complex, rugged ridges of an English walnut shell.
Lifting the lid reveals a stunning, highly polished gold-plated vermeil interior that offers a brilliant, warm contrast to the cool, reflective silver-plated exterior.
Design Notes & Styling Tips
A darling of high-end interior decorators, this piece perfectly embodies the playful yet sophisticated nature of 1970s luxury barware and vanity styling.
The Coffee Table: Use it as an unexpected tabletop sculpture styled over a stack of linen-bound art books.
The Dressing Table: The perfect, safe repository for small everyday jewelry, rings, or keepsakes.
The Entryway Console: Place it near the door to hold small keys or daily essentials while offering a chic tactile point of interest.
Condition & Authenticity
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The silver plating retains its brilliant luster with age-appropriate surface wear. The interior gold vermeil is incredibly bright and clean.
Authenticity: Features its original blue and silver foil manufacturer label intact on the base: "Tarnish-Resistant. Clean with soft damp cloth. No Silver Polish. Japan."
Details
Manufacturer: F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Period: Circa 1970s
Origin: Japan
Materials: Silverplate exterior; Gold vermeil/plated interior
Elevate your tabletop styling with this exceptional piece of mid-century trompe l'oeil design. Produced in Japan during the 1970s for the historic American silver manufacturer F.B. Rogers Silver Company, this heavy-cast lidded box is meticulously sculpted to mirror the complex, rugged ridges of an English walnut shell.
Lifting the lid reveals a stunning, highly polished gold-plated vermeil interior that offers a brilliant, warm contrast to the cool, reflective silver-plated exterior.
Design Notes & Styling Tips
A darling of high-end interior decorators, this piece perfectly embodies the playful yet sophisticated nature of 1970s luxury barware and vanity styling.
The Coffee Table: Use it as an unexpected tabletop sculpture styled over a stack of linen-bound art books.
The Dressing Table: The perfect, safe repository for small everyday jewelry, rings, or keepsakes.
The Entryway Console: Place it near the door to hold small keys or daily essentials while offering a chic tactile point of interest.
Condition & Authenticity
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The silver plating retains its brilliant luster with age-appropriate surface wear. The interior gold vermeil is incredibly bright and clean.
Authenticity: Features its original blue and silver foil manufacturer label intact on the base: "Tarnish-Resistant. Clean with soft damp cloth. No Silver Polish. Japan."
Details
Manufacturer: F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Period: Circa 1970s
Origin: Japan
Materials: Silverplate exterior; Gold vermeil/plated interior
