Lot 008 - Antique Handmade Folk Art Dovetailed Wood Box With Sliding Lid And Compass Star Inlay Design, 5-1/4" H 2427 75" L x 7" W

75" L x 7" W x 4" H

" This dish is oven safe

This silver plated trophy reads

This is a great board for the collector of occult items and novelties

consistent with cold-painted finish

Lot 008 - Antique Handmade Folk Art Dovetailed Wood Box With Sliding Lid And Compass Star Inlay Design, 5-1/4" H 2427 75" L x 7" WSmall wooden storage box with sliding lid, likely 19th century, featuring hand cut dovetail joints and incised compass star designs on the sides, accented with circular inlay or plugs. The box shows a warm aged patina with wear, scratches, and staining from long use. Lid slides fully out; interior unfinished. Evidence of shrinkage, small cracks, and edge losses consistent with age. A fine example of early handmade folk woodworking.