Blue Ageratum with Shadows, Delicate and Moody Antique Watercolor beaded purse with flowers Loss of two short sides

Loss of two short sides of the box lid but letters and booklet in excellent shape and the rest of the box is holding together well

My guess would be late 19th c

one of them deeply carved

patented by Ray W

and small sculpted breasts on the figure at left

Blue Ageratum with Shadows, Delicate and Moody Antique Watercolor beaded purse with flowers Loss of two short sidesThe inkwash shadows here really make this watercolor, giving it the feel of a momento mori. And very finely painted feathery spiky purple flowers, almost like thistles but I believe Blue Ageratum. Quietly, delicately, moody in a lovely way. 8 7 8" x 5 1 2". Very good condition.