Samuel Strang's Charming 19th C. Small Bentwood Box with Tiny Graphite Pencil mirrored glass which is a bit worn

which is a bit worn on the flap side but still holding together well

The dog is painted on both sides

most of them labelled with their names-- I'm sure each grouping representing the inhabitants of the wonderfully detailed houses they are framed below

which may have been the vehicle through which this piece was sold

Samuel Strang's Charming 19th C. Small Bentwood Box with Tiny Graphite Pencil mirrored glass which is a bit wornA very tender thing. I picked up the box because I found it very lovely, and clearly quite old, but them was delighted to find this bit of paper with the beautifully penned name and address of its one time owner Samuel Strang of Philadelphia and tiny whittled graphite pencil inside (which does indeed write!) Quite special feeling. 4 1 2" x 2 1 4" x 1" tall. All in good condition. Hairline split in the lid but it does not run the full length, has not