Antique Victorian Wooden Trinket Box with Birds & Floral Design (c.1880–1910)
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Bring a touch of Victorian charm to your home with this delightful antique wooden trinket box, dating from around 1880–1910. Measuring approximately 14cm in height, this hand-crafted piece captures the sentimental beauty and decorative style so loved during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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Features:
Material: Hand-crafted light-toned wood.
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Design:
Lid decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, likely violets, symbolising loyalty and affection.
Backboard featuring charming decoupage birds, one in flight and a pair perched together, set against a backdrop of painted curtains and garlands.
Hinged lid opening to a single interior compartment, perfect for storing keepsakes, jewellery, or sewing notions.
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Size: Approx. 14cm tall.
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Historical Context:
Victorian households adored decorative items that combined functionality with sentiment. Birds often symbolised love, devotion, and freedom, while floral imagery conveyed friendship and remembrance. This box would once have been cherished for keeping small treasures safe — perhaps jewellery, love tokens, or sewing essentials.
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Condition:
The box shows gentle wear consistent with age, including surface marks and fading to the paintwork, which add to its authentic antique character. The structure remains sound, and the whimsical bird and floral designs are still full of charm.
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Why You’ll Love It:
A unique piece of Victorian folk art.
Decorative yet practical — perfect for trinkets, jewellery, or as a nostalgic display piece.
Adds romantic and sentimental character to any antique or vintage collection.
