This beautiful antique Victorian box is made of celluloid and wood. The design features a beautiful embossed design of floral branches and a cameo of a mill scene.

The celluloid is in excellent condition showing some wear along the edges. There is a stain on the top that may clean off although I will leave that to the new owner. The hardware is secure and functional. The silk lining is a green color and shows little wear. Overall, the box is is excellent antique condition when you consider its age.

It measures approximately 13 1/4 inches length, 5 1/2 inches width, 2 7/8 inches height.

Celluloid was widely used in the Victorian Era (specifically from 1890 to 1917) as the waterproof alternative to paper and it was beautifully decorated by lithograph and embossing techniques and fashioned in to some of the most popular applications of the era: Victorian photo albums and Victorian storage boxes. Unfortunately, because celluloid is also highly flammable, its use was discontinued when safer plastics were introduced. They are just as collectible today as they were when they were introduced more than 100 years ago.