Vintage Incolay Stone Jewelry Box with Scenery of Zermatt and the Matterhorn

Large Incolay Stone Jewelry Box with a Detailed Scenery of Zermatt and the Matterhorn Beautiful, large, heavy incolay stone jewelry box. This is a one of a kind box. Very unique detailed carved scenery of life in Zermatt and the Matterhorn. Zermatt is famed as a mountaineering and ski resort throughout the Alps. Until the mid-19th century, it was predominantly an agricultural community. The town was “discovered” mid-century by British mountaineers, most notably Edward Whymper, whose conquest of the Matterhorn made the village famous. Very detailed carvings almost look like a 3D painting. This is a piece of art and would be a conversation piece alone about its history. It could be a beautiful statement piece in a library or display on a console or coffee table. Great for collectors who are looking for not the average incolay stone jewelry box. I haven't seen one like this before. It comes with an original sticker This stunning American made Incolay Stone is a handcrafted man-made material using natural stone that resembles cameo stone. Incolay was established in California in the 1960s by an inventor husband who specialized in polymers (among his patents is one for a diving board) and an artistic wife. Measurement: 10 x 8.5 x 3.2