Hand Painted Hedgehog Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid - Brown

This little hedgehog trinket box is made from metal alloy and hand painted in warm, glossy browns, curled up on a bright patch of grass. Its rounded back is covered in raised spines, each one tipped with a lighter shade, while the face is smooth and soft brown with dark eyes, a black button nose and a tiny clear sparkle set into each ear. A fine gold-coloured line runs around the edge of the lid and the base. It is a small piece, 3.9cm high, 4.3cm wide and 4.7cm deep, so it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Lift the spiny back and it swings open on a small hinge to reveal a bright orange interior, with room for a ring, a pair of stud earrings or another tiny keepsake you want to keep safe. Closed, it is a charming ornament in its own right, so it earns its place on a dressing table, a bedside table, a desk or a shelf without crowding anything around it. A hedgehog brings a gentle, countryside feel to a room, and we think it makes a sweet gift that will be kept close and used every day.

The metal alloy body is painted by hand, so the browns of the spines, the cream highlights on the face and the yellow and green of the grassy base have a soft, natural look. The lid and base are edged in gold colour, which frames the painting when the box is closed. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid soaking it or using harsh cleaners on the painted surface. Open and close the lid gently rather than forcing it, which is kinder to the hinge. If you are giving it as a present, tuck a ring or a pair of earrings inside before you wrap it, and the gift becomes two in one.

How big is the hedgehog trinket box?

It is 3.9cm high, 4.3cm wide and 4.7cm deep. That makes it a small box that sits in the palm of your hand, with room for a ring or a pair of stud earrings.

What is the hedgehog trinket box made from?

It is made from metal alloy and hand painted in glossy browns. It sits on a green and yellow grassy base, with gold-coloured edging around the lid and the base.

How does the trinket box open?

The spiny back lifts on a small hinge and opens to a bright orange interior, where you can keep a ring, earrings or another tiny keepsake.

What colour is it?

It is mainly brown, with lighter tips to the spines and a soft brown face. It has dark eyes, a black nose, a green and yellow grassy base and an orange inside.

How should I look after it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth. Avoid soaking it or using harsh cleaners, so the hand painted finish keeps its colour, and open the lid gently.

Does it make a good gift?

We think so. It is a small, cheerful piece that will be used every day for rings and earrings, and it looks charming as an ornament when it is closed.