Clever and Lovely Antique Puzzle Box embroidery plus those great tiny little

plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side

Some mirth to make is only meant

but I think it's wonderful

including ladders and pedestals and this perfect chair

Clever and Lovely Antique Puzzle Box embroidery plus those great tiny littleI find this such a charming and satisfying thing, lovingly made by hand long ago, with the carved pieces inside needing to be arranged just so in order for the lid to close, with the piece nailed to the inside of the lid fitting perfectly in the gap, announcing one's success in solving the puzzle! A relatively simple thing, but so right, and the solid wood pieces, walnut I believe, are beautiful things in and of themselves, and nice and heavy. There