Small Treen Barrel Shaped Box with Painted Decoration 19th century miniature painting There is one chip to

There is one chip to the paint and some darkening to the cream paint

I find the cumulation pretty fabulous (I especially love that the word "cookie" appears not once but twice) and think it should definitely be added to some more

the Smithsonian

I really love this little tin litho football

likely by a metalworker or machinist for their own use

Small Treen Barrel Shaped Box with Painted Decoration 19th century miniature painting There is one chip toI've rarely met a little treen box I didn't like, but I think this is an especially nice one, with a barrel form, tight fitting threaded lid, and hand painted decoration on both top and bottom. A good one for holding pills or other precious little things, or just to add to the box collection. 1 11 16" t x 1 3 4" in diameter. Late 19th century I would think, and in very good overall condition. There is a bit of roughness and one tiny chip around the,