Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid suzani what a character

what a character

Fill the box

I believe they were soda fired

that the artist here was German American

6 inches square and 1/2 inch thick

Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid suzani what a characterThis is one of my very favorite boxes I've had in my possession; it's just loaded with character and warmth. The dealer I purchased it from referred to it as an onion box, which would make sense if the onions were the size of shallots Or perhaps it was used for storing tobacco? I do think it would be quite useful now for storing garlic, or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed, and would be great either sitting on the counter or