Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box which one rather misses

which one rather misses

The earliest examples of these date to the late 19th century

and also making me thing of a fishing fly skimming across the watering

Maine on the underside of the base

Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box which one rather missesI found this one at Brimfield in July just too sweet and earnestly, carefully made to walk away from. And great old patina to the dry wood surface. Late 19th early 20th c. I believe; a happy little wall pocket for matches or small treasures or notes to self. 5" x 2 5 8" x 1 3 8" d. Good antique condition, sturdy and sound, nice warm patina to the dry pine surface.