Early 20th century Scottish Mauchline ware string box featuring a transfer image of Burns Cottage, the birthplace of poet Robert Burns. The box retains its fitted lid and includes the small hole in the base to dispense twine from a ball inside. Mauchline ware pieces like this were popular souvenirs in Scotland from the late 19th to early 20th century, often decorated with views of landmarks and literary sites associated with Burns. A charming and practical example of collectible Scottish treen.