{"product_id":"vintage-nautical-decoupage-trinket-box-maritime-keepsake-box","title":"Vintage Nautical Decoupage Trinket Box | Maritime Keepsake Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"652\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis vintage trinket box centers on more than a decorative sailing ship. The lid bears a hand-applied illustration inscribed \"H.M.S. Niger, 1,072 Tons, Launched 1848,\" referencing the Royal Navy screw sloop whose service reflected one of the most significant periods of naval innovation in the nineteenth century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eNamed after the Niger River in West Africa, HMS Niger followed the Royal Navy's long-standing tradition of naming ships after rivers, seas, and other geographic landmarks. During her career she served in waters stretching from West Africa to the Crimea, China, Australia, and New Zealand. She also participated in propulsion trials that helped demonstrate the superiority of the screw propeller over paddle-wheel steamships, an advancement that shaped the future of naval engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThat history gives this box a story beyond its craftsmanship. Rather than depicting an anonymous sailing vessel, it preserves the memory of a real warship whose name and service remain part of maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eThe box itself carries no maker's mark, suggesting it was created by an individual artisan or produced in a small workshop. Decorative gold braid frames the illustration, while a felt-lined interior provides a safe place for jewelry, coins, watches, letters, or other small keepsakes. The hinge has been inspected and adjusted to ensure smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eWhether displayed among nautical decor or used to safeguard treasured mementos, it is a distinctive piece that blends craftsmanship with a genuine connection to nineteenth-century naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbwn7z\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eVintage lacquered wood trinket box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2az9i6\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eHand-applied decoupage maritime illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1le93a\" data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eDecorative gold braid trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165zb44\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eFelt-lined interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1evpk3k\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eHinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11fssb1\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eNo maker's mark identified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003ePre-owned. Light wear consistent with age and careful use. The hinge opens and closes smoothly, and the felt-lined interior remains clean. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Passage Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45604841619503,"sku":"LPP-CUR-0007","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/4170\/9871\/files\/LPP-CUR-0007_Hero_2.jpg?v=1783973348","url":"https:\/\/lostpassageprovisions.com\/products\/vintage-nautical-decoupage-trinket-box-maritime-keepsake-box","provider":"Lost Passage Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}