37 – Box: Wish box

Physical description:
Painted metal box with lid, with lions' heads on the sides.
Museum classification:
Spells and Charms
Size:
100 mm high
Information:

Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'Wish boxes come in all shapes, sizes and materials, such as this small round container made of a very hard blackwood, and this painted square head casket with lid. Both of these examples came from the Honiton area.'

See also object 194

Resource:
Object
Materials:
Metal
Copyright ownership:
Copyright to The Museum of Witchcraft Ltd.

Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'Wish boxes come in all shapes, sizes and materials, such as this small round container made of a very hard blackwood, and this painted square head casket with lid. Both of these examples came from the Honiton area.'

See also object 194