Figural Pirate on Chest Trinket Box

Updated August 7, 2026

An early 20th-century figural trinket box, possibly of Austrian or German manufacture. The piece features a cold-painted spelter figure of a pirate holding a pistol, seated upon a hinged metal chest. The chest is finished in a blue and silver-tone paint and opens to reveal a wood-lined interior. The base is covered with felt.<br><br>Pirate Buccaneer Figural Box Trinket Chest Cold Painted Spelter Desk Accessory Austrian Style<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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