Our stunning black papier mâché trinket box features Abalone shell and silver set in a star design. The box dates back to the Victorian era, it would have been a snuff box. Snuff was a mixture of ground tabacco and scented oil, a fashionable habit in the 18th century. This highly decorative box would be perfect for your precious jewels. Placed on your dressing table you could store your everyday pieces overnight for protection. 

Papier Mâché became one of the most popular crafts in England during the late eighteenth century. A process of layering sheets of paper which was layered, lacquered and oiled before being baked. Often papier mâché pieces were highly decorative and made to look Japanese in design. 

Complete your gift selection from Mayveda Jewellery by adding this sweet antique box to place your present or keepsake.

ERA

Victorian, 1837-1901

MEASUREMENTS

Length - 8cm / 3.1"

Width 4cm / 1.5"

Height 2.7cm / 1"

CONDITION

Very good antique condition, the inside of the box shows age. 

SKU

8112