19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue Though it could double as

Though it could double as a very elegant wooden toy gun

and all sorts of things

I believe it is carved of burl wood and is a gorgeous warm honey color (possibly maple)

and then these shiny silver shapes (aluminum I believe

and the hex type star that appears to have been pyropgraphed into the back panel

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint rescue Though it could double asSmall, and rare, this tole (painted tin) book shaped box is still holding onto some of its original red paint on the covers and spine and yellow orange on the pages. Whether made as a snuff box or a match holder I am not completely sure, but definitely 19th c. and if you, like me, love all things book shaped, and also boxes of all kinds, a sweet little addition to a collection. 3 1 8 t x 2 1 8 x 1 3 16. Aged, as evident, with just a little separation