Vintage Chip Carved Tramp Art Box with Hinged Lid antique biology engraving which I believe it was

which I believe it was constructed around

What I've learned about the Adella Fanton who signed this drawing in 1884 is that  she was born in Danbury

and just in time for Valentine's Day

minor and I don't think detracting

This charming vintage brown and black pottery vase from Okinawa

Vintage Chip Carved Tramp Art Box with Hinged Lid antique biology engraving which I believe it wasNot a super fancy one, but a nice, solid one, in very good condition, I would guess 1940s or so. Someone more recently added a new fabric lining, which is not quite the choice I might have made, but it is clean and new and dust free! Chip carved of cigar box wood, with varnish over top. It seems possible there was once additional ornament on the front facing panel as there is a little scuffing there and one stray nail, but if so it does not feel