{"product_id":"ebay-188952413858","title":"Vintage 1950s Aden Yemen Souvenir Musical Jewellery Box Mother of Pearl Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Souvenir of Aden jewellery \/ vanity box, believed to have been made in Aden during the mid-20th century, probably around the 1950s–1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly decorative example with a black lacquered exterior, hand-painted map showing Aden, the Red Sea, Arabia and East Africa, together with a traditionally dressed figure. Plays Music when opened. The lid is bordered with attractive iridescent mother-of-pearl \/ shell mosaic inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is unusually elaborate and opens to reveal a red-lined fitted arrangement comprising a large mirror, two decorated removable\/lidded compartments with orange tassel pulls, further storage compartments and hinged side sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box also retains its original key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of Aden\/Yemen social and colonial-era souvenir history, likely originally purchased by a British serviceman, seaman, traveller or expatriate passing through Aden when it was an important international port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition overall with age-related wear. The shell decoration remains very attractive. Interior lining shows some age\/use but is generally well preserved. Please study all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robin's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58915689267544,"sku":"EBAY-188952413858","price":143.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8474\/7352\/files\/1_4713c481-e939-4f4e-ade1-ab98ca4dd267.jpg?v=1792792294","url":"https:\/\/robinsbazaar.com\/products\/ebay-188952413858","provider":"Robin's Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}