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Marvling Bros LTD Tree Decoration Christmas Robin Victorian Poem.
A miniature vintage story with original artwork recreated in a matchbox.
Bring back the excitement of story time with this unique matchbox containing the full original text and charming images from the vintage poem 'Robin's Christmas Eve' recreated as a tiny paper book.
The delightful artwork from the original 1890's cover decorates the matchbox, which comes threaded with a satin ribbon ready to adorn the Christmas tree.
This enchanting poem about how a humble robin reminds everyone of the true meaning of Christmas, is a nostalgic insight into the Victorian Christmas past, and is sure to delight the young and young at heart.
As well as being a unique Christmas tree decoration, this gift is also an ideal stocking filler, dinner table gift or Secret Santa gift.
This matchbox will fit through a standard letterbox.
Made from: Card, paper, satin ribbon
Dimensions: 55mm x 36mm x 16mm (matchbox size)
What We Love
- A whole Victorian storybook tucked into a tiny matchbox
- Original 1890s artwork recreated with care
- Comes ready to hang on the tree with satin ribbon
- A nostalgic gift that delights both children and adults
From the Maker:
In 2010, a school competition asked: “How much can you fit in a matchbox?” Hayley entered on behalf of her son, filling hers with tiny conceptual creations like a grain of rice and coriander seed labelled “curry takeaway.” She didn’t win, but her friend Emma instantly saw the magic in the idea.
Three years later, inspired by Hayley’s quirky matchboxes, Emma suggested turning the concept into a business. Together they experimented, researched, and built a website. The early days were slow—just ten sales in their first week—but everything changed in October 2013 when demand suddenly skyrocketed to 500 orders a day.
From Emma’s kitchen table to becoming a household name in thoughtful, playful gifting, their brand continues to charm people with the wonder of how much joy can fit inside a tiny box.
