Description
This little trinket box brings a quiet seaside scene to a shelf or dressing table, with a pale blue sea glass house set on its lid. The house has a natural-toned roof and tiny white windows, and it sits on a weathered strip in the same soft shade, as if perched above the shoreline. Around it, fine drawn lines sketch a low horizon, two small trees and a few birds in flight, all held inside a neat border. The square box is finished in a white-washed white with a soft brushed texture and gently worn edges, giving it a sun-bleached coastal look. It measures 6.7cm high, 10.1cm wide and 10cm deep.
At that size it keeps hold of the small things that tend to wander: spare keys by the front door, rings and earrings on a bedside table, hair clips, a few coins or treasured keepsakes. It sits neatly on a hallway console, a dressing table or a windowsill, and suits a coastal, cottage or simply white-themed room. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the seaside, and a kind thank you for a teacher, something small and useful to keep on a desk at home.
The lid is hinged at the back, so it lifts open and stays with the box rather than going astray, then closes flat to keep the sea glass house on show. Inside, the box is plain brown, a simple space that keeps the attention on what you put in it. To keep it looking fresh, dust it with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water and lift the lid by its edge rather than the raised house. We like it beside a small pile of books or a vase of dried grasses, and with a ribbon tied around it, it is ready to give.
Specification
| Material |
Glass |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
6.7cm |
| Width |
10.1cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.144kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the trinket box?
It measures 6.7cm high, 10.1cm wide and 10cm deep, a compact square that holds keys, rings, earrings, hair clips and other small treasures.
Does the lid open on a hinge?
Yes, the lid is hinged at the back, so it lifts open and stays attached to the box, then closes flat with the sea glass house on top.
What colour is the box?
The box is a white-washed white with softly worn edges, the house on the lid is pale blue sea glass with a natural-toned roof, and the inside is plain brown.
Is it a good gift for Mum or a teacher?
It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the seaside, and a lovely thank you present for a teacher to keep on a desk.
How should I care for it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water and handle the raised sea glass house on the lid gently when you lift it.