Penningdoosje voor de penning ter gelegenheid van de kerstvlucht van de Pelikaan van Nederland naar Nederlandsch-Indië 1933 - 1940

This leather box, made by Huguenin Medailleurs, feels like a simple container, but it carries so much history and intention. The warm, worn brown of the leather invites you in; it's like an old, familiar jacket. I love how the surface isn’t perfect. You see the marks and scratches that tell a story of use and time. It makes you wonder about the hands that have held it, the places it’s been. It's like when you look at the paintings of Giorgio Morandi, the layers are built up over time, each mark contributing to the overall feeling. The subtle variations in color and texture give it a depth that a pristine, untouched surface just wouldn’t have. This box reminds me that beauty isn’t about perfection but about the layers of experience that create character.