Vintage 1986 Knights of Sparta Chinese-Style Cloisonne on Brass Butterfly/Floral Motifs Round Trinket Box Mardi Gras Krewe Favor

Up for sale is a Vintage 1986 Knights of Sparta Chinese-Style Cloisonne on Brass Butterfly/Floral Motifs Round Trinket Box Mardi Gras Krewe Favor! It measures 1 3/8” tall to the top of the lid and 2 7/8” in diameter at its widest point. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (some scattered light surface wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This vintage 1986 Knights of Sparta New Orleans, Louisiana Mardi Gras krewe favor trinket box showcases traditional Chinese-style cloisonné enameling over solid brass construction. Shaped in a round, domed silhouette with a lift-off lid, the exterior features vibrant hand-enameled scenes of soft purple and yellow butterflies fluttering amidst lush green leafy vines, intricate floral scrollwork, and blooming pink botanical motifs set against a rich jade green backdrop. The clean white-enameled underside preserves the official gilt circular mark reading "Sparta 86" in crisp script, commemorating the 1986 carnival ball season, while the interior is finished with a smooth, glossy white enamel lining and framed by polished brass rims. A remarkable piece of vintage Louisiana carnival history and local Mardi Gras tradition, this ornate enamel favor box makes a standout addition to collections of Knights of Sparta memorabilia, New Orleans krewe favors, or fine Asian-style cloisonné decorative metalwork.

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