Hard to find COPA COLLECTION Gem Encrusted BOX Vintage 1980s Carvalhus of Rio

Genuine Copa Collection BOX! Hard to find, most pieces on the market from this Brazilian 1980s maker maker are handbag items. Rare to come across pieces from the decorative collection. This is a vintage, hand forged gem encrusted copper and brass box, and a terrific example of their signature style "Brutalist"Art popular at the time. Each piece is unique (one-of-a- kind) in mixed metals adorned with stunning semi-precious stones including amethyst and rock quartz crystal. There is an engraved signature "Copa Collection" on the top of the box and an engraved "Made in Brazil" on the front side of the lid. Boxes by this maker are very rare, handbag adornments and belt buckles from this collection are more easily found. Box measures 5" x 6" including the gem encrusted "handles" at the top and bottom. Actual square "box" portion is 4" x 4 3/4" with interior compartment just slightly smaller. Lined in black vinyl on bottom as shown as well as the inside top and bottom. Primitive hinge (by design) in working order. The 5 crystals vary in length from 20mm to 30mm wide and are in shades of clear quartz, lilac and violet amethyst (aka purple quartz), all considered to be healing and protective stones. Piece is pre-owned, good used condition with signs of normal metal aging as shown; the crystals are naturally rough and unpolished, so some dirt accumulates in the crevices. finish gas age spots and wear in places as shown. From a SMOKE FREE & PET FREE Home.