19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint wooden boxer dog like a readymade sculpture

like a readymade sculpture

and to wood framed box bottom

23 1/4" tall x 3 1/4" w and deep

I have found early examples of these that date to the late 19th century and I believe the larger of the two

as an object

19th C. Tin Book Shaped Box in Original Paint wooden boxer dog like a readymade sculptureSmall, 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