Description
This little red squirrel trinket box sits up on its haunches with a pine cone held in its front paws and its bushy tail curled high behind it. It is made of metal with a glossy glazed finish in a warm russet brown, softened with cream on the chest, paws and tail, and it is dotted with small clear stones that catch the light along its back, flank and tail. A fine gold-tone rim runs around the middle where the two halves meet, and the pine cone is picked out in deep brown with a golden top. It stands 5.5cm tall, 5.8cm wide and 2.9cm deep, a neat palm-sized piece.
Freestanding and compact, it needs no wall or shelf bracket and settles neatly on a dressing table, a bedside table, a bookshelf or a windowsill. We like it in a bedroom, where rings and earrings come off at the end of the day, and it looks just as at home on a mantelpiece among other small treasures. Inside it is a smooth, plain white, with room for a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a few coins or a tiny keepsake rather than larger jewellery. It is a charming little piece to give as a gift, and just as nice to keep for yourself.
The squirrel opens in two halves on a small gold-tone hinge at the base of its tail, so the head and tail lift back to reveal the space inside and fold down again along the rim. The glazed finish gives it a bright, glossy surface, and the clear stones add a little sparkle without making it fussy. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft, dry cloth, keep it away from water and open it gently rather than forcing the hinge. Tuck a ring or a pair of earrings inside before you wrap it, and the gift opens twice.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
5.5cm |
| Width |
5.8cm |
| Depth |
2.9cm |
| Weight |
0.162kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the red squirrel trinket box?
It stands 5.5cm tall, 5.8cm wide and 2.9cm deep, a small piece that sits neatly on a dressing table or bedside table.
What is the trinket box made of?
It is made of metal with a glossy glazed finish in warm russet brown and cream, set with small clear stones and a gold-tone rim.
How does the squirrel trinket box open?
The squirrel opens in two halves on a small gold-tone hinge at the base of its tail, revealing a plain white space inside.
What will fit inside it?
The space inside is small, with room for a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a few coins or a tiny keepsake rather than larger jewellery.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft, dry cloth, keep it away from water and open it gently so the hinge is never forced.
Does it need a stand or a wall to hang on?
No, it is freestanding and sits on its own paws and tail, so it is ready for a shelf, a windowsill or a dressing table.