Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch tin litho noisemaker Backing is some sort of

Backing is some sort of composite /dense cardboard material

with wear to the surface of the cardboard sleeve as pictured

while he has a bit of a Tin Woodsman character

and the stems of the hairpin are a bit bent

The flapping position of the flippers

Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch tin litho noisemaker Backing is some sort ofA theorem painting of pears on velvet with embossed silver paper trim, green papered sides and a pretty pretty pink lining of course I had to say yes to this one. I've found just a few out there along similar lines, which help me date it to 1880 or so, though I'm not entirely certain what it once held. A lovely thing now for delivering a special gift, or just a special gift in itself. 4 7 8" x 2 11 16" x 1 1 8" and in very good antique condition.