Vintiquewise(TM Antique Pirate Treasure Chest/Box with Lion Rings

I purchased for a little boy whose baby sister is dying from cancer. Read a grief book for children that recommended the child to create a memory box. He loves pirates so I bought this box with the "How I Became a Pirate book" (fits perfectly inside) and the book, "A Memory Box". I would not recommend the box for general play since little pirates are prone to damaging - its sturdy but not that sturdy. It's perfect for storing things and it's beautiful.

Wife wanted a treasure chest for halloween prop. Was just what she wanted. Score!

I filled this with pirate related stuff for 5 yr Olds birthday. He loved it. Would be better with a nicer latch.

Pros:- Beautiful, as long as you don't look too hard- Very lightweight- Convenient size (holds letter-sized paper perfectly)Cons:- Cheaply made of what looks like stained, very thin strips of balsa wood- Does not look durable (though I'm a careful adult owner, so mine hasn't been damaged)- Overpriced for the qualityI loved the look of this prop miniature pirate chest, which I bought to hold cards and small gifts at my wedding, but to be blunt with you, it's of pretty cruddy quality. At first glance, it's a striking decorative piece, with somewhat antiqued real metal hardware and what at first appears to be artful distressing. If you look at it for any longer than a few seconds or handle the chest at all, though, you'll quickly realize how flimsy it is. I'm pretty sure it'd just outright shatter if I accidentally dropped it or stubbed my toe on it. It probably isn't durable enough to give to a young child, and it's got rough, unfinished edges, so it probably isn't the most kid-safe.That's not to say I don't like it. I like it fine, and it worked nicely for the purpose I bought it for. My only regret is that it was about $50, and you can buy a full-size, solid-wood chest of much higher quality and a similar pirate chest look for only few hundred dollars, and I don't think this little toy of a chest even comes close to a quarter or eighth of that value. Otherwise, it looks great as, say, a set prop, especially from a distance or in photography.

This was a High School graduation gift for our grand son. We put silver dollars in it. He was beyond thrilled. I thought it would have been made of heaver wood, but no matter. He loved it. So I am thrilled also. Thank you Cletis Wray

I love it! It looks so expensive!

I sent it back. I was okay paying more money for an authentic looking pirate chest for my child but when it arrived it was do cheaply made, I was disappointed. It looked great but only as a decorative piece. I went with the kids Melissa and Doug pirate chest. It was a better deal and very cute and durable.

Nice box. A little on the flimsy side for the price. The wood is thin and handles too. for show only, not for actual use. I was expecting it to be a little heavier set for over $50.