Antique German Erzgebirge Village (Plus Two Little Ladies) engraved with animals they are just such a

they are just such a treat to hold and use

backed with leather and with a safety pin stitched on

including for peachy-pink stained wooden frame

This one is especially nice as the top screws on and off tightly

and the handle on the lid of the box appears a bit tilted

Antique German Erzgebirge Village (Plus Two Little Ladies) engraved with animals they are just such aI'll never get over the charm of these old German "Erzgebirge" wooden villages, specifically the antique hand painted ones, the more age and wear to the paint the better. (And I know I'm not alone, as these are harder and harder to find.) I believe this group might span a bit in age if not all 19th century, though, I'm sure none are later than very early 20th century, and all are gorgeous. Double sided except for the two, which are shown in photos as