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The Bejeweled Collection by Dept. 56-Holy Cross circa 2004

$40.00

  • Details
    The "Bejeweled Collection" was a limited edition series of Dept. 56's Tickle line that product launched January 2006. The "Bejeweled Collection" was a design concept of Lenox Corporation ( Brown-Forman Corporation) in the early 2000's. The concept design was a limited series of trinket boxes in the shapes of the different varieties of international crosses and uniquely bejeweled. Dept. 56 purchased Lenox Corporation in 2005 and changed their name from Dept. 56 to Lenox Group, Inc. and turning their founding company name to a "special department line" of Lenox made products. Instantly, the "Bejeweled Collection" was handcrafted by Lenox (China factory) for the Tickle line that was available for retail by Dept. 56 January 2006.
    Over thirty years ago, Department 56 began as part of Bachman's, which was a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman's used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56.
    Now headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Department 56 has become a leader in the gift-ware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best and widely known for their hand-crafted lighted villages.
    All of the cross boxes are hand-crafted and none of the boxes in the "Bejeweled Collection" are designed and crafted the same. This metal cross-shaped box would be highly detailed and ornate with "faux jewels". Some of the boxes were even designed with a stand. The boxes opened casket style and had "magnet hinges" to keep their cover on and in place. The cross boxes were sold in very nice green colored boxes with gold print that included a silk cushioned insert. Here are the details on this individual "Bejeweled Collection" cross-trinket box:
    Year Made- 2004
    Cross Type-Holy Cross
    Metal-Brass
    Lacquers-Burgundy (outer side) and Cream Swirl (inner liner)
    Border Design-Etched Bead
    Cross Metal Base Color-Gray/Light Yellow Tint
    Faux Jewels-Turquoise, Ruby, Garnet
    Shapes In Decor-Oval, Teardrop, Bead, Round
    *** Metal flat surfaces are brushed brass design in texture
    Weighs-6 oz
    Measures-3" X 3.75"
    Condition-Excellent (see photos) MemoryLaneVintiques can send additional photos with request.
    Original Box-NOT INCLUDED
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    STAND IN PHOTOS NOT INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF THIS ITEM

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