Description
This hand painted metal trinket box shows a grown penguin bending its head down towards the chick standing close at its side, the pair made as one small piece. The finish is black and white, warmed by a soft yellow wash across the larger bird's chest and neck, and both penguins have sparkling silver-tone wings and silver-tone feet. It stands 8.6cm tall, 3.9cm wide and 4.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand and takes up very little room wherever you put it.
The back of the larger penguin opens away from the body to show a cream interior, a neat hiding place for a ring, a pair of earrings or a tiny keepsake you want close by. We like it on a dressing table, where it can hold the ring you take off at night, or on a bedside table. It works just as well on a bookshelf or in a display cabinet, and with the back closed it looks like a little ornament in its own right, giving no hint that it hides anything. A penguin bending to its young is a gentle, friendly scene that sits happily in a bedroom, a living room or a quiet corner of a hallway.
The box is made from metal alloy and hand painted, so the black, white and yellow sit with a glossy depth, and the silver-tone wings catch the light as you move past. Open and close the back gently, and dust the outside with a soft dry cloth now and then; keep it away from water and harsh cleaners to look after the painted surface. Tuck a ring or a pair of earrings inside before you wrap it and the box becomes part of the gift.
Specification
| Material |
Metal Alloy |
| Colour |
Black & White |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Height |
8.6cm |
| Width |
3.9cm |
| Depth |
4.5cm |
| Weight |
0.232kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the penguin and chick trinket box?
It stands 8.6cm tall, 3.9cm wide and 4.5cm deep, a small piece that fits easily on a dressing table, bedside table or shelf.
What is the trinket box made of?
It is made from metal alloy and hand painted in black, white and soft yellow, with sparkling silver-tone wings and silver-tone feet on both penguins.
How does the trinket box open?
The back of the larger penguin opens away from the body to show a cream interior for small treasures. We suggest opening and closing it gently.
What can I keep inside it?
The space inside is small, so it suits a ring, a pair of earrings or a tiny keepsake rather than larger pieces of jewellery.
Does it stand up on its own?
Yes, it stands upright on the penguins' silver-tone feet, so it sits on a flat shelf, table or dressing table with nothing extra needed.
How should I look after the painted finish?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep it away from water and harsh cleaners to look after the hand painted surface.