Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour The solid orange/red lacquer handle

The solid orange/red lacquer handle at the center of the top makes this box particularly nice

as if the bird is hovering over or just lifting off of the water

and also Black Mountain College

These would be great on a vanity or dresser used as pill boxes or containers for rings and earrings

The two began creating pottery in 1947 as a hobby while living in New Brunswick

Carved Victorian Boot Match Safe Arthur armour The solid orange/red lacquer handleBoot shaped match safes were definitely a thing one finds carved as well as cast iron versions shaped like cowboy boots as well as Victorian boots, which I believe is the case with this one, which I believe dates to the end of the 19th century. I'm a sucker for a carved shoe or boot to begin with, and even better if serves a function! The finish to the wood is well worn, particularly on one side, but there are no notable chips or cracks and it remains