Small Handpainted Egg Metal Trinket Box with Feet - Purple

This small trinket box takes the form of an egg, handpainted in a rich purple and edged with gold-tone trim that sweeps over the top and down the sides in scalloped bands. Rows of tiny clear jewelled details line the bands, green accents pick out a little flower at the front, and a single clear jewel crowns the very top. It is made from metal alloy and stands on three curled gold-tone feet, which lift the egg clear of the surface it sits on. At 6cm tall, 3.4cm wide and 3.5cm deep, it fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

The egg opens across its middle on a small hinge to reveal a bright orange interior, with room for a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a tiny charm or a folded note. We like it on a dressing table or bedside table, where it keeps the smallest pieces together and close at hand, but it sits just as happily on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf or inside a glass cabinet alongside other ornaments. Closed, it is a decorative piece in its own right; opened, it becomes a useful little hiding place for the things you treasure most.

The purple is painted by hand over a finely textured metal surface, so it catches the light from every angle, and the raised gold-tone detailing gives the whole piece a jewelled, heirloom feel. To look after it, dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid water and abrasive cleaners, which could dull the paintwork and the sparkle of the jewelled details. Set it on a mirrored tray beside a perfume bottle for a pretty vignette, or tuck a small piece of jewellery inside before you wrap it, and it makes a charming gift that will be kept and admired for years.

How big is this egg trinket box?

It stands 6cm tall, 3.4cm wide and 3.5cm deep. It is small enough to sit in the palm of your hand and to tuck onto a crowded dressing table.

What is the trinket box made from?

It is made from metal alloy, handpainted in purple and finished with raised gold-tone trim and small clear and green jewelled details.

How does the egg open?

The egg opens across its middle on a small hinge. The top half lifts back to reveal a bright orange interior for small keepsakes.

Does it stand up on its own?

Yes, it stands on three curled gold-tone feet, so it sits steadily on a shelf, mantelpiece or dressing table without needing a separate stand.

What can I keep inside it?

Its interior suits very small things, such as a ring, a pair of stud earrings, a tiny charm or a folded note.

How should I clean it?

Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoid water and abrasive cleaners, which could dull the handpainted finish and the jewelled details.