{"product_id":"antique-english-heart-shell-work-souvenir-box-with-pink-silk-heart-pincushion","title":"Antique English Heart Shell Work Souvenir Box with Pink Silk Heart Pincushion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique English shellwork souvenir box, made in 1899,  is one of those Victorian treasures that feels especially romantic. Shaped as a heart and covered with delicate shellwork, it has a luminous abalone shell that catches the light beautifully, along with a pink silk heart-shaped pincushion on top that makes this one extra special. Open the box and there is another lovely surprise: the original pink paper lining inside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShellwork souvenirs were popular keepsake souvenirs sold in seaside towns and European port cities, and boxes like these were often brought home as sentimental gifts. Marked with its registration number for 1899 on the bottom. This one would be lovely on your dressing table, beside a stack of books, or displayed with your collection of antique boxes and cherished shells. The heart shape, glowing abalone shell, and bright pink silk give it a particularly feminine charm without making it feel overly sweet— a beautiful little piece of history with a story to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760081682486,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/Antique_English_Heart_Shell_Work_Souvenir_Box_with_Pink_Silk_Heart_Pincushion-on_desk.jpg?v=1789596916","url":"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/products\/antique-english-heart-shell-work-souvenir-box-with-pink-silk-heart-pincushion","provider":"frenchgardenhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}