Description
This hand painted metal trinket box takes the form of a barn owl caught in the moment of take off, its wings spread wide above a gnarled branch. Its pale heart shaped face, white breast and soft caramel brown feathers are painted by hand over a metal alloy body, with fine gold lines tracing the edges of the wings and the seam around its middle. Dark eyes and a small gold beak give it a watchful look, while the branch beneath is a glossy dark brown touched with gold. It stands 8cm high and measures 12cm wide and 10cm deep, small enough for a dressing table yet full of detail.
Lift the top half of the owl and the body opens across the middle to show a bright yellow interior, a small hidden space for a ring, a pair of earrings or a tiny keepsake you want close at hand. Closed, it sits happily as an ornament in its own right on a dressing table, a bedside table, a bookshelf or a windowsill, and it suits a room with a country or woodland feel. Because it stands on its own branch, it needs no hook, stand or wall space, and it can move from room to room as you please.
The body is metal alloy with the colours applied by hand, so the brushwork can vary a little from piece to piece, which gives each owl a character of its own. Set it on a flat, steady surface and open the lid gently by the body rather than the wings, so the outstretched feathers are not knocked. To keep the paintwork bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water and household cleaners. We think it makes a charming gift on its own, or a small treat for your own dressing table with a favourite ring tucked safely inside.
Specification
| Material |
Metal Alloy |
| Colour |
White & Brown |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Height |
8cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.226kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the owl trinket box?
It stands 8cm high and measures 12cm wide and 10cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a dressing table, bedside table or shelf.
How does the trinket box open?
The owl opens across the middle of its body. The top half lifts back to reveal a bright yellow interior for a ring, earrings or another small keepsake.
What is the owl trinket box made of?
It is made of metal alloy and painted by hand in white and caramel brown. Fine gold lines run along the wings, and the branch base is dark brown and gold.
What kind of owl is it?
It is a barn owl, with the pale heart shaped face, white breast and caramel brown wings of the bird, modelled with its wings spread wide as if taking off.
Does it need a stand to display it?
No, it stands on its own branch base, so you can set it on any flat, steady surface without a stand, hook or wall fixing.
How should I look after the hand painted finish?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water and household cleaners. This will help the hand painted finish stay bright.