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How to Display a Trinket Box Collection

Many people love to collect. From art to jewelry to picture frames, there is something to fit everyone’s tastes. A favored option for displaying collectibles is trinket boxes. These treasures range from tiny--no more than an inch--to larger, useable boxes. They are made of various types of material; from wood to precious gold. They come plain and highly adorned. However, they are usually quite beautiful. and many collectors want to display them in a positive way.

Things You'll Need

Trinket boxes
Shadow box
Wall shelf
Wall scounce
Small glass or plastic case
Lighted collector case
Other collectibles

Instructions

How to Display a Trinket Box Collection
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  Feature smaller trinket boxes within a wooden, metal or ceramic shadow box or on a shelf or scounce that is hung on the wall.
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  Choose boxes that are similar in nature to, or complement, the motif of the room.
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  Store very tiny, fragile, or highly detailed trinket boxes within a small plastic or glass case made for such a purpose. Then use the case as part of a room’s decor, as bookends for a bookshelf, or as a focal point for a more general art collection.
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  Store the entire trinket box collection inside a lighted collector's case.
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  Display the trinket boxes in conjunction with other collectibles such as picture frames or eggs.
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  Use the boxes as a part of a centerpiece or focal point for a larger display.
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  Use the boxes to house other collectible items like jewelry.
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  Turn the boxes into something usable within the motif such as a candleholder, a key box or anything else that might be desired.

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