Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box Perfect for hanging

Perfect for hanging

to the exterior of a crustacean

which one rather misses

The earliest examples of these date to the late 19th century

and just a great one I think—these two and their trailer looking like an advertisement for the American Dream 1950s style (though she does not look entirely content to me

Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box Perfect for hangingI found this one at Brimfield in July just too sweet and earnestly, carefully made to walk away from. And great old patina to the dry wood surface. Late 19th early 20th c. I believe; a happy little wall pocket for matches or small treasures or notes to self. 5" x 2 5 8" x 1 3 8" d. Good antique condition, sturdy and sound, nice warm patina to the dry pine surface.