Vintage Venetian Millefiori Glass Trinket Box

This is a small, ornate circular trinket or pill box featuring a domed Murano glass cabochon in the 'Millefiori' (a thousand flowers) style. The lid is inset with colorful glass canes featuring floral and starburst patterns in shades of cobalt blue, white, yellow, and red. The metal body of the box exhibits intricate silver-toned decorative work, likely silver-plated brass or base metal, utilizing techniques such as granulation and repouss. It features a beaded border and a scalloped or foliate perimeter. The interior is lined with a vibrant, royal purple crushed velvet or velour fabric, which appears to be in relatively good condition despite some flattening of the pile near the edges. The exterior metal shows a dark, aged patina and tarnish consistent with mid-20th-century vintage items, likely originating from Italy between the 1940s and 1960s. There are no visible maker's marks or hallmarks in the photograph, though these are common for tourist ware from the period. The craftsmanship is of moderate quality, typical of souvenir items sold in Venice, with the glasswork being the primary point of artistic value. Visible wear is present on the metal surfaces, particularly highlighting the high points of the relief work.