{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-horse-trinket-box-fine-bone-china-floral-keepsake-made-england","title":"Vintage Aynsley Horse Trinket Box: Fine Bone China Floral Keepsake Made England","description":"Beautiful vintage Aynsley Little Sweetheart horse-shaped lidded trinket box, made in England from fine bone china.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis unusual two-piece design depicts a reclining horse, with the horse’s upper body forming the removable lid and the lower body forming a small concealed storage compartment. A matching example is described in the resale market as an Aynsley English Bone China Horse Trinket Box, measuring approximately 3¼ inches tall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe glossy white china is decorated with the delicate Little Sweetheart pattern, featuring softly coloured pink and blue flowers with pale green foliage. Fine gold detailing highlights the horse’s ears and facial features.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the genuine Aynsley factory backstamp:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Sweetheart\u003cbr\u003e\nFine Bone China\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Sweetheart pattern is recorded under pattern code AYNLIS and was produced from 1986 until 1996, after which it was discontinued.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHorse-shaped Little Sweetheart trinket boxes appear less frequently on the resale market than the standard round and oval boxes. One current specialist Etsy seller separately prices the horse example at €40.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA lovely equestrian collectable for storing rings, earrings or small keepsakes. It would also make an attractive gift for a horse lover or collector of vintage Aynsley animal giftware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley \/ John Aynsley \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Little Sweetheart\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern code: AYNLIS\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Figural lidded trinket box\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign: Reclining horse\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern production period: 1986–1996\u003cbr\u003e\nExact manufacturing year: Not individually dated\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Pastel pink and blue flowers with pale green foliage\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails: Gold accents to the ears and facial features\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruction: Two-piece box with removable horse-shaped lid\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: 3¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate length: 5–5¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth: 2–2¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nUses: Rings, earrings, jewellery, small keepsakes or decorative display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe height is supported by a matching recorded example. The length and depth are careful estimates based on the photographs and the proportions against the hand shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that all measurements are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage pre-owned condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or major damage can be seen in the photographs. The removable upper section is present and appears to sit correctly on the lower box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are light surface marks, small specks and general signs of previous display and handling. Some age-related discolouration and storage marks are visible around the underside base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinor wear may be present to the gold detailing, consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Little Sweetheart, Cottage Garden, Pembroke and other vintage fine china available in my shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease browse my other Aynsley pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and will be shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally, however you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee however you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible so please don‘t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Order processing]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order, and packaging the product ready for shipment. Once the order is ready for shipping it will be sent and then you will be alerted that the order has been shipped. A tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcels progress. Please message me if you have any issues with tracking of orders.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115780120954,"sku":"ET-4540805730","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/2180\/2618\/files\/il_fullxfull.8322271199_dw1g.jpg?v=1785198233","url":"https:\/\/vintagebythomas.com\/products\/vintage-aynsley-horse-trinket-box-fine-bone-china-floral-keepsake-made-england","provider":"VINTAGEBYTHOMAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}