19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue I believe it is carved

I believe it is carved of burl wood and is a gorgeous warm honey color (possibly maple)

and a useful box too

making it appear as if this shoe has just stepped on a wad of gum

and then these shiny silver shapes (aluminum I believe

and as such I think it is just perfect

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue I believe it is carvedSmall, and rare, this tole (painted tin) book shaped box is still holding onto some of its original red paint on the covers and spine and yellow orange on the pages. Whether made as a snuff box or a match holder I am not completely sure, but definitely 19th c. and if you, like me, love all things book shaped, and also boxes of all kinds, a sweet little addition to a collection. 3 1 8 t x 2 1 8 x 1 3 16. Aged, as evident, with just a little separation