Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box for the sportman and learned a little about

and learned a little about Frans Masereel (Flemish

and some staining around the rim on the underside

and the watermark date do make one wonder if it could have been the original source

making it a great airtight container for all kinds of herbs and spices

but also great from an object design standpoint--and perhaps to keep handy for announcing one's daily mood

Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box for the sportman and learned a little aboutThe top slat on this old handmade wall box holder is very well worn all along the top edge, telegraphing that it was much used, which is not surprising as it seems to me quite a useful thing, readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long handled wooden spoons or whatever. Sturdy as can be, stained dark brown, and with sweet hand painted yellow green details on the decorative pieces