Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box Bhadramanadala Some wear to as evident--more

Some wear to as evident--more pronounced in photos (shot with magnification) than in hand

especially with light coming through from behind

which works fine

I don't really know if this was because she had few friends or not

It looks like there is one white china marble mixed in

Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box Bhadramanadala Some wear to as evident--moreHaving looked at a whole lot of tramp art boxes at this point, I'm not too much interested in the usual forms, but when I come across one that feels unique and special to its maker, and has an especially warm and homey feeling about it, that's one I'll want to bring home. Such was my response to this one, found last weekend at an antiques show in Concord, NH, late 19th c. or so, I believe. Great presence, great box, square and with the lid making it