Packaging for the display and handling of small objects

Packaging for the display and handling of a small object or objects, comprising:

• a support part having a first end portion, and a second end portion at which is disposed a pocket that is open toward said first end portion of said support part and is connected on three sides to said support part;
• a transparent receiving part that is held in said pocket of said support part;
• said receiving part includes a front wall, and a back wall that is disposed against said support part when said receiving part is held in said pocket of said support part;
• said front wall of said receiving part is provided with a bulge for receiving said small object or objects;
• said receiving part has a first end portion, and a second end portion that is remote from said first end portion thereof and is received in said pocket of said support part;
• at said second end portion of said receiving part, said back wall does not extend as far from said first end portion thereof as does said front wall, thus forming an opening that communicates with said bulge for removal or insertion of objects;
• repeatedly detachable connection means for connecting said first end portion of said receiving part to said first end portion of said support part so as to prevent entry of dust and dirt as well as to prevent longitudinal displacement of said receiving part and said support part relative to one another;
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• edges of said front wall and said back wall of said receiving part being connected to one another over a portion of their length;
• said back wall being provided with a lower edge remote from said first end portion of said receiving part;
• said bulge being provided with a lower edge remote from said first end portion of said receiving part;
• said opening being disposed at least in part between said lower edge of said back wall and said lower edge of said bulge;
• said front wall having a lower edge remote from said first end portion of said receiving part;
• said front wall having a flap portion that is connected to said front wall at said lower edge thereof and is pivotable about this lower edge to such an extent that it can selectively cover and uncover said opening.