Description
This metal trinket box sets Belle and Phillipe the horse beside a little cottage, all in one bright multicoloured scene. The cottage has a steep red tiled roof edged in gold, two tall chimneys, a dormer window and green shutters with tiny heart cut-outs, while white steps lead up to the door beside a water wheel and a tree in pink and gold leaf. On a base of its own, Belle stands in her pale blue dress and white apron at Phillipe's head, with his cart waiting behind him. The trinket box measures 11.7cm high, 14.4cm wide and 14.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a shelf or dressing table.
It comes in two parts that fit together along their grassy bases, so the cottage and the horse can stand side by side as one scene or a little apart on a wider shelf. It suits a bookshelf, a bedside table or a dressing table, and makes a charming keepsake for a child aged three to twelve who loves Belle: a piece for their room to look at and keep things in, rather than a toy. There is plenty to spot up close, from the potted plant by the steps to the little weathervane and pink windmill on the roof.
There are three hiding places. The cottage roof lifts off to reveal a space inside the house, Phillipe's back opens on a hinge beneath his saddle, and the cart has a hinged lid of its own, each lined in white. Between them they keep rings, earrings, a first lost tooth or a few small treasures safe and tidy. The metal body is finished in glossy colour with gold edging round each base; dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep it bright. We think it makes a lovely gift for a young fan, used every day as well as admired.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Multicoloured |
| Height |
11.7cm |
| Width |
14.4cm |
| Depth |
14.5cm |
| Weight |
2.006kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the cottage scene trinket box?
It measures 11.7cm high, 14.4cm wide and 14.5cm deep, a neat size for a shelf, bedside table or dressing table.
Where can I keep things inside it?
There are three hiding places: the cottage roof lifts off, Phillipe's back opens on a hinge under his saddle, and the cart has its own hinged lid.
Is it one piece or two?
It comes in two parts: the cottage on its grassy base, and Belle with Phillipe and his cart on a second base. The two bases fit together into one scene.
What is the trinket box made of?
It is made of metal, finished in glossy multicoloured detail with a red roof, white walls, a chestnut horse and gold edging around each green base.
Is it a good gift for a child?
It makes a lovely keepsake for a child aged three to twelve, as a piece for their room to admire and store small treasures in, rather than a toy to play with.
How do I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and open the roof and the hinged lids gently by their edges to keep the finish looking its best.