Description
This hand painted metal trinket box shows a mother owl and her baby perched side by side on a gnarled branch, the little one tucked close against its mother. Both owls are white with brown markings on their wings and around their dark eyes. Each wears a gold-tone cap set with clear sparkling stones between two small brown ear tufts. Gold-tone trim runs around the larger owl's shoulders and marks the line of the lid. Their gold feet grip a brown branch that stands on gold-tone tips. It measures 6.4cm tall, 5.5cm wide and 3.4cm deep, so it sits in the palm of your hand.
At that size it fits easily on a dressing table, a bedside table or a bookshelf, where it adds a little sparkle without taking up room. Inside the mother owl is a small hollow, painted a warm orange, for something precious: a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a tiny charm or a folded note. Keeping a favourite piece of jewellery here means it is always in one place, and the box is pretty enough to leave out between uses. We like it on a mantelpiece or in a glass cabinet too, as a small ornament in its own right.
The box is made from metal alloy and painted by hand, with soft shading in ochre and brown across the mother's wings. The top of the mother owl lifts on a hinge at the back to open the box. This includes her head and everything down to the gold-tone rim at her shoulders, and it closes neatly back into place. The branch gives it a steady footing on any flat surface. To keep the paintwork and stones bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. Tuck a small treasure inside before you wrap it, and it becomes two gifts in one.
Specification
| Material |
Metal Alloy |
| Colour |
White & Brown |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Height |
6.4cm |
| Width |
5.5cm |
| Depth |
3.4cm |
| Weight |
0.144kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the owl trinket box?
It is 6.4cm tall, 5.5cm wide and 3.4cm deep, a small piece that sits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
How does the trinket box open?
The top of the larger mother owl lifts on a hinge at the back. It opens from her head down to the gold-tone rim at her shoulders and reveals a small hollow inside.
What is it made from?
It is made from metal alloy and painted by hand. It has gold-tone trim, and the caps on both owls are set with clear sparkling stones.
What can I keep inside it?
The hollow is sized for small things such as a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a tiny charm or a folded note.
What colours is it?
Both owls are white with brown markings and gold-tone details, they perch on a brown branch, and the inside of the box is painted a warm orange.
How should I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. This helps the hand painted finish and the stones stay bright.