{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-little-sweetheart-powder-box-butterfly-lid-fine-bone-china-trinket-pot","title":"Vintage Aynsley Little Sweetheart Powder Box, Butterfly Lid, Fine Bone China Trinket Pot","description":"A beautiful vintage Aynsley powder box or lidded trinket pot in the discontinued Little Sweetheart pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most reliable specialist description for this particular form is a round powder box with lid, although it is also commonly described as a large trinket box, jewellery box or vanity pot. It has softly fluted sides, a matching domed lid and a distinctive upright butterfly-shaped finial.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe white fine bone china is decorated with delicate pastel floral sprays in pink, blue and lilac, accompanied by soft green foliage and small butterflies. The butterfly finial is finished with gold-coloured detailing, creating an attractive focal point on the lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe printed backstamp reads “Est. 1775 Aynsley, Made in England, Fine English Bone China, Little Sweetheart ©84.” The ©84 mark relates to the design copyright. Specialist replacement dealers generally catalogue the Little Sweetheart pattern as having been produced from approximately 1986 to 1996, placing this example in the late 1980s or early 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally designed as a decorative powder box for a dressing table, it would also work beautifully as a jewellery box, keepsake pot, ring box or decorative lidded ornament. It would make a lovely addition to an Aynsley Little Sweetheart collection or a romantic vintage bedroom display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Little Sweetheart\u003cbr\u003e\nExact specialist or catalogued description: Large round powder box with butterfly-finial lid\u003cbr\u003e\nAlternative useful description: Lidded trinket box, jewellery pot, vanity box or keepsake jar\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Decorative lidded powder box\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine English bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern production period: Approximately 1986–1996\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated era of the individual piece: Late 1980s to early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: Not known\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp date information: Little Sweetheart ©84 design copyright mark\u003cbr\u003e\nShape: Round bowl-shaped pot with fluted and scalloped sides\u003cbr\u003e\nLid: Matching domed and fluted fitted lid\u003cbr\u003e\nFinial: Upright moulded butterfly-shaped finial\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Pastel pink, blue and lilac floral sprays with green foliage and butterfly details\u003cbr\u003e\nGold or other trim: Gold-coloured detailing around the butterfly finial\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp: Printed blue Aynsley crown backstamp\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal sticker or foil label: None visible\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: 3 inches to the top of the butterfly finial\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate width: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nOpening and base measurements: Not separately measured; the piece has a fitted circular lid and flat circular foot\u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested uses: Jewellery box, powder pot, ring holder, keepsake box, dressing-table ornament or collectible Aynsley display piece\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage display condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or repairs can be seen in the photographs. There is visible age-related rubbing and loss to the gold-coloured detailing around the butterfly finial, together with some light surface marks and small marks on the lid. No obvious heavy staining or pronounced crazing is visible in the supplied photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Cottage Garden, Pembroke and other vintage fine china available in my shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease browse my other Aynsley pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and will be shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally, however you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee however you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible so please don‘t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Order processing]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order, and packaging the product ready for shipment. Once the order is ready for shipping it will be sent and then you will be alerted that the order has been shipped. A tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcels progress. 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