Lot 008 - Antique Shell-Covered Souvenir Trinket Box with Steamship and Pier Vignette, Marbled Paper Sides, Made in England, 6-3/8" L x 3" H

Lot 008 - Antique Shell-Covered Souvenir Trinket Box with Steamship and Pier Vignette, Marbled Paper Sides, Made in England, 6-3/8" L x 3" HAntique shell covered souvenir trinket box made in England. The hinged lid features a central oval vignette depicting a steamship approaching a pier, framed by coral and shell motifs, and surrounded by an assortment of applied seashells. The lid and base edges are bordered with rows of small iridescent snail shells. The sides are covered in marbled paper arranged in a diamond pattern, and the underside is finished with faux wood grain paper bearing a

the easel remains fully usable as is

floated behind a black mat under glass

There is considerable water staining throughout

dated circa 1850: https://www

and colored disc playing pieces

including foxing

featuring a red body with plaid-patterned bands at the top and bottom

" Additional advertisers include four variants for Brown & Saltmarsh

Heavily worn white lettering on front cover and spine appears to read "Southern Spain and English Cathedrals 1904

It includes a brand new black and blue ink ribbon already installed

Hand them out on Halloween

but I was not able to find any information about that company