Vintage Brass-Tone Snail Hinged Trinket Jewelry Box – Made in Hong Kong
Charming vintage metal trinket box designed in the shape of a snail with a large hinged shell that opens to reveal a storage compartment.
The underside retains its original “Made in Hong Kong” label. This unusual decorative piece is ideal for storing rings, jewelry, coins, keepsakes, or other small items. It also makes a distinctive addition to a vintage brass, animal figurine, snail, or decorative box collection.
Details:
Item: Hinged snail trinket box
Country of manufacture: Hong Kong
Material: Brass-tone metal or metal alloy
Color: Aged gold / brass
Hinged shell lid
Interior storage compartment
Original Made in Hong Kong label
Approximate length: 5.5 inches
Approximate width: 2.5 inches
Approximate height: 2.5 inches
Vintage decorative collectible
Condition:
The item is in vintage pre-owned condition with substantial age-related wear.
The metal surface shows heavy natural patina, tarnish, oxidation, discoloration, dark spots, scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and other marks from age, handling, and storage.
There are areas of denting, unevenness, and slight deformation around the body, shell, edges, and interior compartment. The inside shows visible staining, residue, oxidation, and surface wear.
The hinged shell opens and closes. The hinge and lid may have some looseness or uneven alignment due to age.
The exact metal composition has not been professionally tested. The item is described as brass-tone metal and may be solid brass, plated metal, or another metal alloy.
The piece has not been polished in order to preserve its existing vintage patina.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition, surface wear, patina, interior, hinge, shape, dimensions, and original label.
Package Includes:
Vintage snail-shaped hinged trinket box only
Only the item shown in the photos is included.
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