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Description

The listing, VINTAGE 1930'S SHELL TRINKET CASE has ended.

This clam shell trinket box is from the 1930's to the 1940's. I know they started being used in the depression.
It is hand made from a clam shell. And has a vintage brass facing.
It opens and closes smoothly.
It measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2 ".

In it's day these were used for compacts, chewing tabacco, or a case for pills and many other things.

I have not cleaned or have tried to clean this pretty clam shell because I wouldn't want to damage it it any way.
The shell itself looks to be in good condition. I see no chips or cracks in it or scratches.

The brass is still in good condition but needs to be cleaned. The brass does show age.

Questions & Comments

This is SO unusual.

Nov 15th, 2013 at 11:21:32 AM PST by

Isn't it? I never knew about these until I started to research it.

Nov 15th, 2013 at 11:31:15 AM PST by

Would you "stuff" it with Tylenol or ibuprofen or some type of pill to see how many it will hold please?

Nov 16th, 2013 at 11:23:17 AM PST by

12 round aspirins but to be safe and not stuff it I would do 10 depending on how large the pills are. Hope this helps in answering your question.
Thank you for your question,
Linda

Nov 16th, 2013 at 6:01:24 PM PST by

I will just use it for emergencies.....It may work well!

Nov 17th, 2013 at 6:24:28 PM PST by

Good, I'm glad it would be going to a good home.

Nov 17th, 2013 at 7:47:32 PM PST by

Oh--I look forward to bidding!

Nov 17th, 2013 at 6:26:11 PM PST by

Good luck to you.

Nov 17th, 2013 at 7:47:48 PM PST by

What type of payment for shipping do you accept?
Thank you.

Nov 20th, 2013 at 1:26:11 PM PST by

PayPal or a money order if you don't use PayPal.
Thank you for asking.
Linda

Nov 20th, 2013 at 3:37:11 PM PST by

Should I get this precious item, I need to tell you that I am leaving town--going out of state and won't be back until around December 9th. That would be the earliest I can get you a money order. Would that be a problem?

Nov 20th, 2013 at 3:52:01 PM PST by

That shouldn't be a problem.

Nov 20th, 2013 at 5:52:43 PM PST by

Watching. I luv shells! May I ask where and how you got this?

Nov 22nd, 2013 at 5:38:38 AM PST by

I bought it from the Rescue Mission Thrift store in San Diego. I had never seen one of these before and I also thought it was unusual.

Nov 22nd, 2013 at 6:10:42 AM PST by

VINTAGE 1930'S SHELL TRINKET CASE is in the Antiques category