{"product_id":"brass-german-chocolate-box","title":"Vintage German Mauxion Schokolade Brass-Tone Chocolate Box, Classical Putti Relief, Advertising Trinket Casket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe chocolate disappeared. The box was far too dramatic to throw away.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ornate vintage German promotional chocolate box for Mauxion Schokolade, made in warm brass-tone metal and conceived as lasting packaging rather than a disposable tin. The hinged lid is dominated by a high-relief classical scene: a reclining female figure surrounded by a lively gathering of putti, fruit, vines, and floral abundance, all framed by scrolling foliate borders and raised corner ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decoration continues around all four sides in dense relief, with repeating flowers, leaves, scrolls, and fruit. The reverse is comparatively plain, showing the hammered and aged character of the metal, while the interior retains its original raised “MAUXION SCHOKOLADE” advertising plaque beneath the lid. A separate stamped mark is present near one corner of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade as premium chocolate packaging, the box was designed to survive after its contents were eaten and be reused for jewellery, sewing notions, letters, or other small treasures. It now works beautifully as a decorative trinket casket and as a piece of German confectionery advertising history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact metal composition and production date have not been independently verified, so it is described conservatively as brass-tone embossed metal. The surface has developed a rich, uneven patina with scratches, tarnish, dark residue in the relief, and green verdigris around the inner hinge and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Mauxion Schokolade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: German advertising and confectionery packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Rectangular hinged chocolate presentation box \/ reusable trinket casket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass-tone embossed metal; exact composition unverified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: High-relief classical scene with reclining female figure, putti, fruit, vines, and floral scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSides: Continuous raised floral, foliate, fruit, and scroll decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Original raised “MAUXION SCHOKOLADE” advertising plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: Additional stamped mark near one base corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with substantial age character. Surface scratches, uneven patina, tarnish, dark residue within the relief, and green verdigris around the inner hinge and corners are present. Interior and underside show wear and marking. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium chocolate once. A small gilded Bacchanal forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives carefully wrapped as a vault relic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54973881745747,"sku":"VKVC-142","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8030.jpg?v=1789663138","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/brass-german-chocolate-box","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}