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Jewellery Box
c. 1850 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A pale yellow to cream coloured grand piano shaped jewellery box
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1994.3
Item type
Decorative Objects
Material
Cellulose Acetate
Width
13 cm
Height or length
6.5000 cm
Depth
9.6000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
Embossed on the bottom of the jewellery box near one of the back legs is "MADE IN ENGLAND".
Contextual information
It is made of a material called zylonite which is a brand name for a plastic material similar to celluloid. The material was originally developed as a substitute for ivory and used for items like eyewear, combs, dressing table sets and collar studs.
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Links to additional resources
History of Zylonite [www.mernick.org.uk]
A web site which outlines the history of the American Zylonite Company, it has a timeline for the use of the material and images of items that were made from the material.
Last modified
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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