19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue and as such I think

and as such I think it is just perfect

and the hex type star that appears to have been pyropgraphed into the back panel

and a useful box too

with a nice surface patina

making it appear as if this shoe has just stepped on a wad of gum

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue and as such I thinkSmall, and rare, this tole (painted tin) book shaped box is still holding onto some of its original red paint on the covers and spine and yellow orange on the pages. Whether made as a snuff box or a match holder I am not completely sure, but definitely 19th c. and if you, like me, love all things book shaped, and also boxes of all kinds, a sweet little addition to a collection. 3 1 8 t x 2 1 8 x 1 3 16. Aged, as evident, with just a little separation