Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch set of hand-painted cards The dealer I purchased them

The dealer I purchased them from referred to them as "the twins

also as pictured

When I found him

which for me rather enhances its end-of-the-day feeling

Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch set of hand-painted cards The dealer I purchased themA theorem painting of pears on velvet with embossed silver paper trim, green papered sides and a pretty pretty pink lining of course I had to say yes to this one. I've found just a few out there along similar lines, which help me date it to 1880 or so, though I'm not entirely certain what it once held. A lovely thing now for delivering a special gift, or just a special gift in itself. 4 7 8" x 2 11 16" x 1 1 8" and in very good antique condition.