Antique Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts #3 japanese composed of interlocking solid copper

composed of interlocking solid copper circles and rectangles with the patterns in relief against darker grounds

often in the form of “whitework” - white thread on white cotton

I first grabbed this wooden egg for its beautiful exterior

holding his favorite cat Tyke

Antique Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts #3 japanese composed of interlocking solid copperI snatch up these brilliant accordian type boxes made to hold sewing machine attachments whenever I find one because I love them so much! Patented in 1889, this oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends, which unfold to reveal a purple velveteen interior designed to hold Singer sewing machine attachments. (And this one came loaded with a full sets of parts, which I've removed as they make it pretty heavy and full but