Long and Low 19th C. Bentwood Box in Beautiful Green Paint (with Repaired Split) Papier Mache animals 3 5/8” t x 5

3 5/8” t x 5 3/4” in diameter

withsome scattered small dark marks to the surface of the paint

plus a bonus few in slightly less perfect condition

It seems there were a good number of people who failed to keep the gate closed

Long and Low 19th C. Bentwood Box in Beautiful Green Paint (with Repaired Split) Papier Mache animals 3 5/8” t x 5I believe this box is 19th c. European, most likely Scandanavian; I am not an expert on bentwood pantry boxes, but I think the manner in which the end of the wood is secured (known as Svepaskis in Swedish) is indicative of that. There is a carefully (glue) repaired split to the lid, but the green paint and unusual long and low form I think are so lovely, I don't much care. 7 1 2" l x 4 3 8" d x 1 1 4" t. Repaired split as noted and evident, sound and