Ceramic Trinket Box Jewelry Holder, Hubert Bequet Quaregnon Belgium, Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Glazed Pottery, 1950s Decor

Polychrome glazed ceramic jewelry box manufactured by Hubert Bequet in Quaregnon, Belgium. This piece is a representative example of mid-20th century Belgian ceramic production.

Object History: Hubert Bequet founded his own workshop in 1934 after working at the famous Auguste Mouzin et Cie (AMC) manufacture. His factory in Quaregnon distinguished itself through the use of vibrant colors and hand-applied gold finishes, becoming a benchmark for European decorative ceramics until its closure in the 1980s.

Technical details and condition:
- Period: Circa 1950 (Mid-Century Modern)
- Technique: Molded ceramic with hand-enameled decoration and gold trim
- Dimensions: Height 12 cm (4.72 inches), Width 10.5 cm (4.13 inches)
- Weight: 600 g (1.32 lbs)
- Material: Ceramic, Enamel, Gold
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or restorations. The glaze retains its original luster and gold wear is minimal, consistent with its age.

This object holds high value for collectors of post-war European ceramics and is a functional piece ideal for interior decoration with mid-century aesthetics.