Miniature Red and Blue Two Drawer Cigar Box Chest DO Made in Germany

Made in Germany

And I believe there would originally have been nine of them

including on the bottom of both the box and the interior tray

with a ball so large it seems poised to bust out of its cage entirely

and some staining around the rim on the underside

Miniature Red and Blue Two Drawer Cigar Box Chest DO Made in GermanyThis sweet, cheerful miniature chest stands 6 inches tall, and I'd think was lovingly crafted by a parent or grandparent to house doll clothes or dishes or who knows what all? Removing the drawers reveals the top of the chest at least was made from cigar box wood, and the underside of the drawers suggests maybe soap boxes? A terrific blue and red paint job makes it pop, with orange on the the knobs. 1940s or so I'd think? 6" tall x 5" wide x 4 3 8"