Large, Gorgeous Green Lidded Tin Box swiss puzzle really a lovely little thing

really a lovely little thing

or a donut turner yet

First published in 1906

It's a cigar box so pretty light in weight but structurally sound and the lid opens and closes smoothly

1940s-50s or so I would guess and beautifully aged

Large, Gorgeous Green Lidded Tin Box swiss puzzle really a lovely little thingThis one is all about the green, which photos do no real justice. There is something about weathered paint (especially yellow and green) on old tin that really gets me, and I do believe the color on this one is about as good as it gets. I'm not sure why the two holes on either side of the lid and on the lip of the box too but might guess they were used to bind the lid to the box, either to carry or to ship it. Useful for stashing all sorts of things