This beautiful antique Victorian box is made of celluloid and wood. The design features both a portrait of a young Victorian woman and a pictorial landscape scene with beautiful embossing. The box is also a unique shape.

The celluloid is in excellent condition with the exception of a tear on the top but it appears to be an easy and seamless repair but I'll leave that to the new owner. There is also some wear to the celluloid on the front left corner but it still makes for a beautiful display. The hardware is secure and functional. The silk lining is a pink color and in poor condition. Overall, the box is is good antique condition when you consider its age.

It measures approximately 9 inches length, 7 1/2 inches width, 3 1/4 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.