Oval Rose Design Antique Silverplated Trinket Box - Silver

This oval trinket box is silverplated and finished with an antique rose design that runs around its sides and frames the lid. Raised roses, leaves and trailing stems stand out against the bright silver, with darker detail in the recesses giving the pattern depth, while the centre of the lid is left smooth and plain so the roses have room to show. The lid lifts on a hinge to a dark red lined interior, and the inside of the lid carries a fine swirling texture of its own. It measures 5cm high, 11cm across and 7.5cm deep, and stands on four small feet.

At 11cm across, it is sized for the small things that tend to go astray: rings, earrings, a pendant on a fine chain, cufflinks or a few keepsakes worth holding on to. It sits neatly on a dressing table, a bedside table or a chest of drawers, and its four feet lift it clear of the surface so it reads as a finished piece rather than a plain box. The silver catches the light by a window or beside a mirror, and the rose pattern suits a traditional bedroom as readily as a simple, pared back one. Because it is only 5cm high, it tucks onto a crowded shelf without taking over.

The box is metal with a real silverplated finish, and a small tab at the front makes the lid easy to lift. To keep the shine, dust it with a soft dry cloth and steer clear of abrasive cleaners, which can wear a plated surface; a gentle wipe with a slightly damp cloth, dried straight away, takes care of the odd mark. We like it beside a perfume bottle or a framed photograph on a dressing table, and as a gift it needs little more than tissue paper, since the rose design does the decorating for you.

How big is this trinket box?

It stands 5cm high and measures 11cm across and 7.5cm deep. That is a handy size for rings, earrings and other small pieces on a dressing table.

What is the trinket box made of?

It is made of metal with a real silverplated finish. Raised antique roses, leaves and stems decorate the sides and the edge of the lid.

Does the lid open on a hinge?

Yes. The lid is hinged at the back, and a small tab at the front makes it easy to lift open onto the dark red lined interior.

Does it stand flat on a surface?

It stands on four small feet that lift it slightly clear of the surface, so it sits steadily on a dressing table, shelf or bedside table.

How should I look after the silverplated finish?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear a plated surface. For the odd mark, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away.

Would this trinket box make a good gift?

We think so. The rose design and bright silver finish make it a gift that needs very little wrapping, and it gives the person who receives it a place for their small treasures.