19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint wooden boxer dog and still totally usable) that

and still totally usable) that fits neatly inside

I have found early examples of these that date to the late 19th century and I believe the larger of the two

23 1/4" tall x 3 1/4" w and deep

like a readymade sculpture

with the small symbols at their centers emblematic of the blessings of life

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint wooden boxer dog and still totally usable) thatSmall, 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