18/05/2026
Thomas Cromwell's "Book of Hours" Trinket Box
(Etsy link in bio and below description!)
This is a uniquely decorated trinket box, dedicated to Thomas Cromwell and his personal Book of Hours - a luxurious French prayer book printed in Paris around 1527β1528 - currently at Hever Castle in Kent. The original manuscript became especially famous after scholars identified it as the very same jeweled prayer book shown beside Cromwell in Hans Holbeinβs portrait of him.
This trinket box front features a hand-crafted border and set jewel, which is painted in immitation gold acyrlics. Two, hand-made, jewelled clasps also extend across the pages (decorative - not actually functual as clasps!) Inside the box, I have included an image featuring two celestial angels presenting a sacred emblem, symbolizing divine protection, devotion, and the ornate beauty of Renaissance manuscript art.
This is great for someone who appreciates the Tudor dynasty and Cromwell's story. It looks fantastic on a bookshelf, and for holding all your treasures.
π¨ MEDIUM:
Polymer clay and acrylic paint on wooden trinket box.
π° SIZE:
2" (w) x 3.5" (l) x 5.5" (h) approx
πΉ PROCESSING TIME:
2-3 working days
π¦ SHIPPING TIME:
Maximum 5 business days within the UK, Second Class Mail
https://thetudortreasury.etsy.com/uk/listing/4507008397/thomas-cromwell-book-of-hours-trinket