C.F. Monroe NAKARA Green Satin Glass Dresser Box with Hand-Painted Chrysanthemums

An elegant green satin glass dresser box from the C.F. Monroe Company’s celebrated Nakara line, hand-painted with pink chrysanthemums and delicate white enamel scrollwork.

Measurements:
Height: 3"
Base: 5.25" x 3.75"

Material: Opaline satin glass with gilt metal fittings
Decoration: Hand-painted florals with raised white beading
Maker Attribution: C.F. Monroe Co., “Nakara” line
Period: c. 1890–1916 (Victorian–Edwardian era)

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-consistent wear to the gilt trim and interior lining. The original silk lining shows fraying, discoloration, and tears from age, yet remains partially intact. Hinge and clasp function securely.

Historical Note:
The Nakara line by C.F. Monroe Co. of Meriden, Connecticut, was introduced in the late 19th century as part of a series of fine art glassware meant to rival French opaline and satin-finished pieces. Each item was individually hand-painted and often paired with gilt fittings and silk interiors. These dresser boxes were prized as luxury vanity items during the Gilded Age and continue to be sought after today for their soft matte finishes and romantic hand-enamel work.

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