19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue and a useful box too

and a useful box too

Though it could double as a very elegant wooden toy gun

making it appear as if this shoe has just stepped on a wad of gum

and simple but perfect detailing for a front flap with vertical row of buttons and a seam across the toe

There are a few stains visible around the edges

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue and a useful box tooSmall, 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