Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box sea monster really) of my favorite recent

really) of my favorite recent Brimfield finds--I could photograph these two all day

he was my baby who as a kitten just slept in the palm of my hand with his little head hanging down

I would definitely be inclined to cut out at least a handful of these pages to frame

stains and a few scratches (I have not touched it) but overall good condition and still just great looking

with a wonderful dry patina to the frame

Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box sea monster really) of my favorite recentAn early one, and a scarce one, the surface of which most definitely shows its age, but I've got a special weakness for images of boxers, including, or perhaps especially, very beaten up ones! And here, in addition to the two gloved men, fists raised, at right, there's a forlorn looking man sitting on the floor, and another hunched over at left rear, who looks aiming to the steal what look to me like a couple of bags of money. Seems likely a late 18th