Description
This kids' musical jewellery box is covered in the Tilde print, a cheerful scatter of small red, pink, blue and yellow flowers with grey-green leaves on a soft cream ground. Its footprint is a neat square, 10.5cm wide, 10.5cm long and 8.5cm high, so it fits happily on a small shelf or bedside table. Lift the lid and you find an oval mirror set into the inside of it, a little figure of a girl in a pink dress at the back of the tray, and a bright red lining that lets every ring and bracelet stand out. Beneath the main compartment sits one drawer for smaller pieces.
Open the lid with the clockwork wound and it plays Für Elise by Beethoven, a classic tune for a music box. The mechanism winds up from the back with a small key, so it runs without batteries. It suits a child's bedroom, a dressing table or a bedside shelf, giving first rings, hair clips, bracelets and little keepsakes a proper home of their own rather than a jumble at the bottom of a drawer. We think it makes a lovely gift for a child who is beginning to gather a few treasures, and the gentle music makes putting things away part of the bedtime routine.
The box is made from MDF and card, covered in printed paper, with plastic and metal parts; the hinges, front clasp and winding key are metal. A gentle hand is best with the clockwork: wind it slowly and stop as soon as you feel it tighten. To keep it looking fresh, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water and damp, as you would any paper-covered box. Tuck a first pair of earrings or a charm bracelet inside the drawer and it becomes a gift that is ready to open, with a tune to greet them.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood (MDF), paper, card, plastic (ABS), metal (iron & zinc alloy) |
| Length |
10.5cm |
| Width |
10.5cm |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
0.293KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What tune does this musical jewellery box play?
It plays Für Elise by Beethoven when you open the lid, as long as the clockwork mechanism has been wound up first.
Does it need batteries?
No. It runs on a clockwork mechanism that you wind up from the back of the box, rather than on batteries.
How big is the jewellery box?
It measures 10.5cm wide, 10.5cm long and 8.5cm high, a compact size that sits easily on a shelf, dressing table or bedside table.
What storage does it have inside?
There is a main compartment under the lid with a red lining, one drawer beneath it for smaller pieces, and an oval mirror on the inside of the lid.
What is it made from?
The box is made from MDF, paper and card, with ABS plastic parts and metal fittings in iron and zinc alloy, including the hinges and front clasp.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water and damp, which is good practice for any box covered in printed paper.