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Edward VIII trinket box

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Side view of a trinket box showing the straight edges. Side view of a trinket box showing the straight edges. Side view of a trinket box showing the straight edges. Top view of a trinket box showing the cameo style figure on the lid. Close view of a trinket box showing the cameo style figure on the lid. Top view of a trinket box showing the smooth inner surface of the lid. Top view of a trinket box showing the smooth inner surface of the base. Underside view of a trinket box showing the integral foot. Close view of a trinket box showing the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A 1930s circular lidded Beetleware box, made of compression moulded urea fromaldehyde, with a push-on lid which is decorated with a cameo portrait of King Edward VIII. Made by Streetly Manfacturing Company circa 1935.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Streetly Manufacturing Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "Beetleware. Made in England" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006601SA

Date

1935 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Beetle - trade name
Dimensions
Height
38mm
Diameter
100mm

Colour

black
white