Barrel Shaped Large Treen String Holder boy reclining The hinges all work great

The hinges all work great and the brass latch is perfectly attached and lays flush

woven with wool on wool I believe

The chest measures 10 7/8” wide x 8 1/8” x 9 3/4” tall

There is a nice warm patina to the grass

Barrel Shaped Large Treen String Holder boy reclining The hinges all work greatThis gorgeous wooden barrel shaped string holder I believe dates to mid 19th century New England. I am not entirely certain of the wood; it may be cherry, or maple. It features three beautiful concentric ribbed bands around both top and bottom, another around the lip of the lid, and one more equidistant up from the bottom. And then a hole at the center of the lid for pulling through the string that it would have held inside. The lid is threaded and