Antique Art Nouveau Jennings Brothers Ormolu Footed and Hinged Victorian Jewelry Casket Trinket Box Marked JB 1126 A classic c1900 Art Nouveau trinket box by the Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Co. of Bridgeport, CT. In business from 1890-1953. Stands on sabre type feet and has its original lining with tears as shown in the bottom portion revealing the the cotton or wool material under. Lid lining has no tears. Hinge needs a new rod to stay together. Please see all pictures for condition. Item is from a pet and smoke free home. The Jennings Brothers Metal foundry was opened by three Jennings brothers in 1890 in Bridgeport CT. They specialized in metal art. Their original items were signed with the the initials "JB" on each of their pieces. .4 1/2" Wide x 4" Tall at its highest point Originally casket was a term for a container that is usually larger than a box and smaller than a chest, and in the past was typically decorated. Use of the word “casket” for burial purposes began as a euphemism introduced by the undertaker’s trade in North America—a “casket” was originally a box for jewelry. These boxes were normally decorated in Art Nouveau style and usually with flowers because of their symbolic meanings; they were gold plated with a special formula called ‘Ormolu’ developed by Jennings Brothers. A classic c1900 Art Nouveau trinket box by the Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Co. of Bridgeport, CT. In business from 1890-1953