Super Sweet Antique Primitive Book Shaped Pencil Box with Wire Hinges mahogany painters palette to which only the front

to which only the front legs are attached so one can position him in action if desired

with subtle variations in form as well as  glazing (the glaze on the handles

I think these papier mache eggs are mini masterpieces

the interior reveals original color

Jones first carved miniature figures and animals from the local yellow poplar

Super Sweet Antique Primitive Book Shaped Pencil Box with Wire Hinges mahogany painters palette to which only the frontI really love this old box, I presume made for holding writing implements. It looks like a tall and narrow book to me, with the short sides slightly recessed from the long sides so as to look like pages. With its original wired hinges, and a wire loop that comes up through a cut in the wood of the top to meet a small brass hook. Nice bleeding around the forged iron nails, and a well worn woven green fabric lining. First half 19th c. I'd think, and