| Maker |
J.B. — initials only; maker unidentified |
| Established |
Unknown |
| Object |
Miniature US Capitol Building cast metal hinged trinket box |
| Material |
Cast white metal (pot metal / zinc alloy); burgundy velvet interior lining |
| Construction |
Cast metal; hinged box construction; velvet-lined interior |
| Era |
1968 | confidence: confirmed (cast into base) |
| Country of Origin |
United States — attributed |
| Condition Tier |
Good |
| Condition |
Hinge functional. Velvet interior in good condition. Cast architectural detail clear and legible. Surface finish consistent with age. |
| Hunt Provenance |
Beverly Hills estate, Oakland County, MI — January 2026 |
| Authentication |
Cast marks — 1968 / J.B. on base; subject identified as US Capitol Building, Washington DC |
| Comparable Sold |
$15–$45 (eBay — May 2026) |
| JLM Price |
$38 |
| Food Safe |
not applicable |
| Lead Risk |
yes — 1968 pot metal casting; handle with care |
| Child Safe |
no |
| Gift Idea |
Desk Decor, Americana Collector, Political History |
