Vintage small metal brass/ silvered pill box with hand painted bird lid  some age related wear 
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3 cm wide 
2 cm tall 
2 cm depth 
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Vintage Miniature Metal Trinket / Pill Box with Hand-Painted Bird Lid
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This charming little vintage trinket box is one of those pieces that immediately makes you smile. Rectangular in shape and beautifully petite, the box is made from a lightweight metal with a soldered construction, giving it that unmistakable handmade feel. The lift-off lid is the star of the show — featuring a delicate hand-painted bird in warm tones of yellow and soft orange, perched amongst simple brush-stroke foliage on a cream ceramic or enamel tile.
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The metal body shows light age-related wear and oxidation, especially inside the box, which only adds to its authentic vintage character. The lid fits neatly in place but, as with many handmade pieces, it isn’t machine-perfect — and that’s all part of its charm.
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Likely dating to the mid-20th century, this little box would once have held tiny keepsakes, pills, or perhaps even spices or snuff. Today, it makes a gorgeous decorative accent or a thoughtful gift for a bird lover or collector of miniature curios.
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✨ Why we love it
The sweetest hand-painted bird motif — so full of character
Handmade feel with visible solder joins
A lovely example of small-scale folk or artisan metalwork
Perfect for tiny treasures — a ring, a charm, or a folded note
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📏 Approximate size
2.5–3 cm wide x 2 cm deep x 1.5 cm high
 
🧡 Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear to the metal and interior including tarnish and oxidation. The lid painting is clear and intact. Please note this item is sold as a decorative vintage collectible and is not food-safe.
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💌 A perfect gift for:
Collectors • Bird lovers • Lovers of tiny things • Vintage romantics