Shaker-esque 19th Century Folk Art Cigar Box Wood Spice or Sewing Box with Two Drawers carved wood foot but cutting a dowel or

but cutting a dowel or skewer into pieces of the right size would be easy

And the density and energy of all that fine black ink mark-making really does it for me

Box measures 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 4"

I don't think these detract visually but the splitting means one wants to handle it with some care

Take things always by the smooth handle")

Shaker-esque 19th Century Folk Art Cigar Box Wood Spice or Sewing Box with Two Drawers carved wood foot but cutting a dowel orBased in the cigar box wood from which it was very lovingly constructed, I believe this little chest dates to the late 19th century, and I find it a complete charmer of a thing with "Selection" arching across the top, terrific faceted form to the top compartment, which opens to reveal cloth hinges to either side of an ivy vine. Two drawers below with original wooden handles, and scalloped edges along the bottom. Feels Shaker meets tramp art to me,