Funny Old Welded Iron Caterpillar birch box which someone decided to turn

which someone decided to turn into a little caterpillar at some point

to the lacing up the front of her bodice

And it still works great--pull down on the loop between his legs and the arms and knees raise high

once framed

I first grabbed this lovely wooden box for its great shape and dovetailed corners

Funny Old Welded Iron Caterpillar birch box which someone decided to turnKind of silly, but kind of sweet! I'm not sure, but wonder whether the cast iron balls that comprise his body might be old musket balls (?), which someone decided to turn into a little caterpillar at some point, welding on the iron legs, antennae, and button eyes and nose. At any rate, its definitely pretty old, and fairly rusty, and not fussy at all, which I think is much of what makes it good! 4 3 8" l x 1 3 4" w x 2 1 8" t.