Lovely Antique American Carved Out Box with Elegantly Detailed Slide Lid victorian hair wreath I weeded out a couple

I weeded out a couple of broken ones—all of these are in terrific condition

and that the pointed horizontal ends make it look a little like a weapon

I purchased it from the same dealer as the toy gun I just listed

He needs to lean a bit against something to stand up

Lovely Antique American Carved Out Box with Elegantly Detailed Slide Lid victorian hair wreath I weeded out a coupleThis I think is just the loveliest box. The box itself was carved from one piece of wood carefully hollowed out my favorite sort. And this this perfectly fitting, smoothly sliding lid, with diamond extending at one end just above the finger pull recess, and beautiful, to my eye rather Arts and Crafts feeling carved in details. 19th century American I believe, and just perfect. 6 3 8" x 2" x 1 5 8" t. Beautiful condition, beautiful patina, lid fits