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The listing, Old little treasure chest has ended.

Small brass ?looking chest, needs a little TLC.will come with a small surprise inside.

Questions & Comments

This, my dear, is something known as a Vinaigrette, or a "sniff box". Waaaaay back in the day, long before deodorant was invented, and before people had soap and bathed regularly, women of come culture and means carried in a breast pocket, or tucked into a corset these little brass or silver boxes with a sponge in them. The sponges were soaked in vinegar, or some other strong scented liquid, and it drew attention from body odors. Women carried little boxes, and the richer a woman was, the more ornate her box, some made with precious metals and jewels, while poorer women carried a rag soaked in it, and men were more likely to carry a simple sachet. Just a little hygiene history for ya ;-)

Feb 14th, 2016 at 10:44:05 PM PST by

thank you very much.

Feb 15th, 2016 at 7:54:49 AM PST by

My grandma carried her snuff in one of these!

Feb 15th, 2016 at 5:57:14 PM PST by

very pretty

Feb 2nd, 2016 at 1:41:54 AM PST by

Thanks

Feb 2nd, 2016 at 1:46:32 AM PST by

So very cute...would make a great little incense holder..FW&B

Feb 4th, 2016 at 11:34:18 AM PST by

it sure would i didn't think of that, i have a marble incense burner i'm listing later on

Feb 4th, 2016 at 5:59:13 PM PST by

Would you do a gin?

Feb 5th, 2016 at 10:44:14 PM PST by

its to late to put a gin on it. sorry

Feb 5th, 2016 at 10:46:16 PM PST by

I just realized that too lol

Feb 5th, 2016 at 10:46:51 PM PST by

Cricket boxes were used in China if I remember right. Having a cricket was considered good luck. nice little box

Feb 7th, 2016 at 11:51:47 PM PST by

both incense burner and cricket box.** cute** Don't use as both, at the same time lol

Feb 9th, 2016 at 8:20:44 PM PST by

lol

Feb 10th, 2016 at 10:03:34 AM PST by

Can also be used to keep potpourri in, and keep in a drawer or wardrobe to make your cloths etc smell nice. Super little item

Feb 10th, 2016 at 6:37:57 AM PST by

thanks for stopping by

Feb 15th, 2016 at 7:28:20 PM PST by

You do know what that is? It's an in scent burner. It's used by catholic priests in their ceremonies. It's not a treasure/jewelry box but could be repurposed into one. Just thought I'd let everyone know what it is.

Feb 15th, 2016 at 4:34:07 AM PST by

Catholic priests use incense burners with a point on top, hanging from a chain or string, as they swing them to disperse the smoke...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurible

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ac/d1/be/acd1be8e3d9a87332e30ee129ab303b1.jpg

Feb 15th, 2016 at 8:31:52 AM PST by

thank you for the info

Feb 15th, 2016 at 7:27:14 PM PST by

Old little treasure chest is in the Antiques category