Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle pale purple Largely self-taught and consummately curious

Largely self-taught and consummately curious

I just think it’s completely charming

Sold as a set of 12 (6 pairs)

the only flaw is a few white paint drips on the front of the owl

they are really inspiring me add vintage Japanese fans to my ongoing collecting obsessions

Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle pale purple Largely self-taught and consummately curiousThis is a beautiful large pantry box, maple I believe, with its original dry, finish and a great golden blond patina. It features a bail handle with wooden grip (which stands up on its own) and a double band around the top of the box, such that the lid sits very nicely. Plus all those gorgeous old nails! I believe this box dates to the late 19th century. Two original nails attaching one end of the handle to the box have been replaced with screws, as