Reed & Barton Silver Trinket Box

Reed & Barton, a silversmith manufacturer based in Taunton, Massachusetts, was licensed by Disney to produce this silver-plated round trinket box. Snow White is shown on the lid holding a bluebird with an embossed banner below her. A burgundy velvet cardboard originally lined the inside.

The container measures 3.5" across and 1.437" tall (91 x 37mm).

Bottom stamp reads, "© Disney, Reed & Barton", plus the number 381.

No indication is given as to the year of manufacture, but one online re-seller states that it's at least 15 years old and probably quite a bit older than that.

Image and info via falinetwo.

2013 Figural Trinket Box

Introduced to retailers by Enesco in January 2013, this Snow White trinket box is made of stone resin and stands 3.75" high. The estimated general availability for the piece is August 1st. SRP $20.00.

Enesco Item No. 4026027.  

The Snow White figure is part of a series of character trinket boxes, sold to retailers as a pre-pack. It includes Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, and Tinkerbell. Note that this is a Department 56 line as indicated by the logo on the display stand.

Pre-pack Item No. 4036618.

Bradford Exchange - Snow White Keepsake Collection

This eight-piece set was seen in early 2012 on the Bradford Exchange, but in their typical fashion, very little information was offered in the product details. What we do know is that the figurine keepsake boxes were sold separately for $39.99 each + $7.99 shipping. The first issue started with Dopey. 

Item No: 903119

The series was taken down from their website for a while, but currently it is available once again.

Bradford Exchange - Happily Ever After Carousel

The Happily Ever After Carousel appeared on the Bradford Exchange sometime around February 2012 but with scant information about it. From the stock image, we can see the piece features Snow White and the Prince under an apple-shaped dome while the Seven Dwarfs circle around the perimeter.

Item no: 115277001

Checking the website this May, we found that more details and pics had been added. It's now being referred to as the Snow White 75th Anniversary Musical Carousel, a limited edition of 7,500. The glass-apple is hand-blown, and the castle and cottage both light up from within. The hand-painted, sculpted figures of the dwarfs rotate around the based as the carousel plays "Someday My Prince Will Come." Powered by AC adapter or 2 "AA" batteries. Measures 7" high x 7.5" across.

Stock images copyright Disney/Bradford Exchange. 

Each piece is hand-numbered with a matching Certificate of Authenticity from The Bradford Exchange. Retail price $149.95 + $15.99 shipping/handling. Available in 4 installments of $37.49 each.

Bradford Exchange - Snow White Egg-Shaped Music Box

Inspired by the artistry of Peter Carl Faberge, this Egg-Shaped Music Box by Ardleigh Elliott features a hand-painted Snow White figure at its center. Made of Heirloom Porcelain, the piece is adorned with platinum and "jeweled" accents. Disney art encircles the base along with 4 Swarovski crystals. Plays an 18-note musical movement of Some Day My Prince Will Come. Measures approximately 6" high (15.2 cm).

Edition size is limited to 95 firing days. Each is hand-numbered with matching Ardleigh Elliott Certificate of Authenticity. Sold thru the Bradford Exchange. Retail price $59.99 + $8.99 shipping. Currently still available.

Stock images copyright Disney/Bradford Exchange.

Olszewski Portrait Box

Created by artist Robert Olszewski, this heirloom box features bas relief detailing of Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, and the forest animals. Faux wood texturing and finish made of resin. Stands  7'' x 5''. Limited Edition of 1937. Part of the Olszewski Art of Disney Collection. Other character boxes were also featured in the series. Certificate of Authenticity included. Retail price: $65.00 (USD).

Item No. 7509002524123P

Stock images copyright Disney Store.

Originally sold at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, the piece was also made available on disneystore.com. Sold out online.

Pics below taken at WDW in 2011...

Price signs at different shop locations...

Disneyland "Enchanting Musical" Apple Box

Collector Keith Hively recently came into possession of this medium-sized blue velvet box with ornate, old-looking metal corners. On its lid is a large Disneyland "D".

When you open it, inside is a wooden replica of the poisoned apple from Snow White. Printed across the face are the words, "Snow White - An Enchanting New Musical".

An Enchanting Musical was a Snow White stage show that ran back in 2004-2006 at Disneyland (see earlier posts). The apple and box look to be a promotional set, possibly produced for opening night or some VIP press event around the premiere.

Images courtesy of the Keith Hively Collection.

No matter how this might have been used, it is certainly a nice--and unique--Snow White find.

1938 Animated Music Box

Manufactured by Thorens Inc (New York), this Snow White animated music box dates from circa 1938. The front side is decorated with blue enamel paint and an applied label depicting Snow White with the forest animals plus castle in background. Above it is a die-cut window that reveals images of the Dwarfs on a tin litho disc which rotates as the box plays the "Heigh-Ho" song.

Wood panel on underside has three "feet" and a built-in wind-up key. Measures 3.25" in diameter and 1.5"tall.

Images via Hakes.

Snow White Heart-Shaped Box

This little Snow White trinket box comes from the collection of Brian Sibley. He purchased it at Walt Disney World circa 1980. "It was part of a range of gifts that were on sale in the glass/china shop on Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom."

An Incolay/Cameo Onyx box, it is manufactured from a composite of a resin and ground stone which are poured into a mold rather than carved. Measures approximately 2" high and 3" across.

Images courtesy of Brian Sibley. Used with permission.

Additional pink box images via Vintage Collectibles Just For You.

Snow White collector Elana Sperber has a blue version of this heart box. It was purchased at California's Disneyland, and she believes that it also dates from the 1980s...

Blue Box images courtesy of the Elana Sperber collection. Used with permission.

Crummles 'Snow White' Enamels

English enamel boxes have been around for a long time. Eighteenth century individuals would use the handmade containers "to carry snuff, sweets, and beauty spots...and courting couples made them popular as gifts betokening lasting affection." [Source: Staffordshire Enamels]

Enamel boxes continue to be popular to this day. This round example featuring a classic scene from Snow White dates from the early 1990s. Made in England by Crummles and Company, it was purchased from a gift shop in Cambridge. The box is enameled on copper and the artwork is hand painted.

Box images and info courtesy of the Elana Sperber collection.

While searching online for other boxes, I stumbled across this same Crummles enamel Snow White design being used on the whorl disc of a children's drop spindle.

Crummles enameled walnut whorl priced at $137 (USD). Available from Golding Fiber Tools.