Handsome and Useful c. 1940s Pencil Box with Deco Faux Inlay Graphic antique bookends The reverse sides would be

The reverse sides would be completed by the fisherman who were delivering the fish

There is a tiny hole in the back of each (visible in last photo) that could conceivably be used for adding a mounting pin of sorts

many years ago I believe

One split in the bottom but not impacting soundness of the box

Handsome and Useful c. 1940s Pencil Box with Deco Faux Inlay Graphic antique bookends The reverse sides would beThe decoration on the face of this old wooden pencil box is not actual inlay it is a litho graphic but until one runs a finger over it to find it smooth, one might never know. I just thought it was smart looking, and I think one can never have too many pencil boxes! And the hinged lid closes really tight, making it a good one to carry around should one want to throw it in a satchel! 8 5 8" x 3 1 4" x 1" C. 1940s or so I would guess, good condition