Brass Tortoise Trinket Box
A wonderfully quirky vintage brass tortoise, with a hinged shell that lifts to reveal a surprisingly generous little dish inside.
The shell has a lovely raised geometric pattern, while the wrinkled neck, tiny face and chunky clawed feet give him plenty of character.
Likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century, these decorative tortoises were produced as small containers and are sometimes described as ashtrays. I think he’s much better suited to keeping jewellery, keys, loose change or other little treasures safe.
Piece details
Available- Brand / maker
- Unkown
- Era
- Midcentury
- Materials
- Brass
- Dimensions
- Coming Soon
- Condition
- Good vintage condition, clean with hinges working well.
- Work carried out
- Cleaned.
How to buy this piece
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