Our antique reproduction scrimshaw whelk bone box makes a great gift for the seashell lover or for coastal or beach house decor. Perfect size for holding small jewelry, keys, paper clips and keepsakes. This bone box is a replica of a traditional Stamp Box. The world's first postage stamp was issued in Great Britain in 1840. In those days, sending a letter was something special, and stamps were expensive, so special boxes such as this and cases were created to hold them. - Natural, authentic ox bone tiles inlaid on a durable, sturdy wood-composite base. - Compact size: 6-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" - Tapered-cut hinged lid - Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike. - Green felt-lined interior - Antiqued brass hinges and front clasp - Etched in USA.