Lot 023 - Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Wall Box With Applied Walnut Shell Decoration, 9-3/4" x 7-3/4"

Lot 023 - Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Wall Box With Applied Walnut Shell Decoration, 9-3/4" x 7-3/4"Antique hand carved folk art wall box of dark stained wood, likely intended for holding letters or papers. The hinged front and shield shaped back are decorated with applied walnut shell cross sections, carved diamond and stud motifs, and a zigzag chip carved border. The interior retains its original unfinished wood surface, and the reverse features a vertical wooden brace with hanging wire. Exhibits surface wear, minor edge losses, and age related

but overall very good condition considering the intricacy of the construction

given its age

Your purchase will include a pack of 4 dead stock combs

Antique cast metal bobble-head cat figure with attached sheet metal card holder

Here is a lovely vintage amber colored glass pitcher with lovely silver overlay decorations

" by marine photographer John E

Antique early 18th-century hollowed book safe created from an authentic religious volume titled “Traittez sur la Prière Publique

some numbers

components

Pre-Auction Notes: Approximately 17-1/2" x 15"

but they are not currently accepting material donations

which are much sturdier