Lovely Small Victorian Shell Work Trinket Box

Antiques : Accessories : Shell

 

This lid of this small box is covered in sea shells. There are shells around the base of the box also. These boxes were often souvenirs or referred to as Sailor's Valentines. This one still has its label. On the bottom it has 1933 A Century of Progress Chicago. Inside the lid it has Travel and Transport A Century of Progress Chicago 1933. The box measures 5 1/4" x 4" x 2". The sides are covered in a patterned paper. The lid is no longer attached. There are a couple of chips on the shells.

Item ID: 654-2