19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint relief carved panel These have clearly been knocked

These have clearly been knocked around and show wear to their surfaces

though would be great to see them stay together

19 12" tall x 13" wide with dress fully spread

8"x 10" and in good condition

how even did they get the signature in there

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint relief carved panel These have clearly been knockedSmall, and rare, this tole (painted tin) book shaped box is still holding onto some of its original red paint on the covers and spine and yellow orange on the pages. Whether made as a snuff box or a match holder I am not completely sure, but definitely 19th c. and if you, like me, love all things book shaped, and also boxes of all kinds, a sweet little addition to a collection. 3 1 8 t x 2 1 8 x 1 3 16. Aged, as evident, with just a little separation