Scrimshaw Mermaid Postage Stamp Bone Box Antique Vintage Finish (Reproduction)

Our antique reproduction scrimshaw mermaid bone box makes a great gift for the mermaid lover or for coastal or beach house décor. Perfect size for holding small jewelry, keys, paper clips and keepsakes. This bone box is a replica of a traditional Stamp Box. The world's first postage stamp was issued in Great Britain in 1840. In those days, sending a letter was something special, and stamps were expensive, so special boxes such as this and cases were created to hold them.

• Natural, authentic ox bone tiles inlaid on a durable, sturdy wood-composite base.
• Compact size: 6-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/4"- Tapered-cut hinged lid
• Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike.
• Green felt-lined interior
• Antiqued brass hinges and front clasp