Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man four up tintype We are left to guess

We are left to guess the official winner

(There is a set of smaller serving bowls from the same set listed separately

and what a happy thing that it has endured

which is an old cardboard candy container

condition is consistent with age -- some discolouration

Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man four up tintype We are left to guessNot an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self portrait, maybe carved in art class, capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst. 9 3 4" x 7 5 8" x 5 8" thick, with a dark stain