RARE JEWELRY TRINKET SHANGHAI TANG ORNATE BOX VINTAGE VELVET LINED SILVER PLATED
This jewelry box is a product of SHANGHAI TANG, a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand from Hong Kong.
Here are the details:⏳ Age Assessment• Production Period: Estimated to be from the late 1990s to the early 2000s (approximately 1995–2005).• Key Indicators: SHANGHAI TANG was founded in 1994. During the late 90s and early 2000s, the brand gained significant popularity for producing high-quality silver-plated items, including home décor and portable jewelry boxes. These boxes typically feature a vibrant Chinese-style silk lining; the interior shown in your photos is a golden-yellow satin silk woven with peony or auspicious patterns, rather than standard velvet....China\'s first global brand\" to elegantly showcase traditional Asian cultural beauty on the world stage. Its history and origins are as follows:1. Origins and Founder (1994)The brand was established in Hong Kong in 1994 by Sir David Tang, an influential businessman and prominent celebrity in Hong Kong. He named the brand by playing on the words \"Shanghai Bund\" (Shanghai\'s famous waterfront) and his own surname, \"Tang.\"2. The \"1930s Shanghai Romance\" ConceptSir David Tang envisioned reviving the glorious, opulent fashion of 1920s and 1930s Shanghai—an era renowned for its modern fusion of Eastern and Western styles—and reinterpreting it into luxury fashion and lifestyle products for the 21st century.3. Design Identity and Vibrant Silk❗️The signature elements that make SHANGHAI TANG instantly recognizable worldwide include:• The use of bold, saturated colors: Such as vivid orange, fuchsia pink, lime green, and imperial golden yellow (matching the silk satin lining inside your case). This defied the conventions of Western luxury brands, which typically favored understated, neutral tones.• Silk featuring auspicious motifs: Products ranging from impeccably tailored garments (such as modern *qipao* dresses) to home décor and accessory cases utilize authentic silk woven with traditional Chinese patterns—such as peonies, the \"Double Happiness\" symbol, or ancient Chinese coins.4. Evolution into a Global Brand and Transition Thanks to its distinctive and captivating design, the brand grew rapidly, eventually catching the eye of major corporate groups:• 1998: Richemont Group—a Swiss-based global luxury conglomerate and owner of prestigious watch and jewelry brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and IWC—acquired a majority stake and subsequently took full ownership. This move facilitated the brand\'s expansion into global fashion capitals like New York, London, and Paris, earning it favor among Hollywood stars and the British royal family.• 2017–Present: The brand has changed hands a few more times (it is currently managed by a luxury goods specialist group) and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, all while remaining dedicated to bringing modern Asian aesthetics to the international market.
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