{"product_id":"soviet-jewelry-box-sochi-matsesta-souvenir","title":"Soviet Jewelry Box with Sochi Matsesta Photo Lid – Vintage Plastic Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet jewelry box is a charming trinket box souvenir from the Black Sea resort of Sochi, with a sepia photographic insert on the lid showing the grand archway pavilion at Matsesta surrounded by palm trees. Made in the USSR in the 1960s–1970s from light cream molded plastic, it has an elegant wavy, contoured shape. It is a classic keepsake brought back from holidays on the Soviet Black Sea coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinket box \/ jewelry box \/ souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet resorts, Sochi, Matsesta architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream \/ ivory molded plastic (carbolite \/ early polymer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval sepia photograph under a clear protective layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded Soviet factory logo on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four molded round feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13.5 cm (5.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159 g (0.35 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition for its age. The plastic body is structurally sound with no major cracks or heavy stains. The lid insert shows genuine aging, with fine surface crazing and hairlines under the finish. There is minor, typical age-related discoloration on the inside lip. Please review all photos, as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatsesta, part of greater Sochi, is known for its mineral springs and was one of the best-known spa destinations of the Soviet era. Souvenir boxes with photo lids were sold to holidaymakers as mementos of their stay. Today they appeal to collectors of Soviet travel souvenirs, vintage vanity items and Soviet home decor, and this one still works well for rings, earrings or other small keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678810964117,"sku":"EBAY-406932180756","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-jewelry-box-sochi-matsesta-souvenir-1.jpg?v=1791646636","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-jewelry-box-sochi-matsesta-souvenir","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}