Western Diamond Back | Vintage Original Burnley Illustration foundry book ends An early handmade wooden box

An early handmade wooden box for storing matches or other small objects on a wall

Its vintage construction showcases the ingenuity of an era where mechanical finesse and durability were paramount

so it's unusual to find one that's complete with all original parts and in this condition

12" W x 8" D x 15" H

This piece features a carved mahogany frame with scrolled armrests

Western Diamond Back | Vintage Original Burnley Illustration foundry book ends An early handmade wooden boxArtist: Steve Burnley (b. 1960s) Date: 1990s 2000s Medium: Marker on Board Style Movement: Outsider Surrealist Dimensions: 11. 5" W x 17. 5" H Notes: Steve Burnley is an Augusta, GA based artist and antique shop owner. His signature often features "$30824", a reference to his hometown's zip code. Likely owing to growing up next to a library, Burnley's fascination with "critters" and "creatures" had him drawing and making other art from an early age.