Back in the days, these boxes were used to store your ciggies in. In this era they just make real cool trinket boxes. This baby is made out of onyx and has such a beautiful mix of colors. Has some wear which is fitting with its presumable age (Back in the days, these boxes were used to store your ciggies in. In this era they just make real cool trinket boxes. This baby is made out of alabaster and has such a beautiful mix of colors. Has some wear which is fitting with its presumable age (50+ years!).