Barrel Shaped Old Wooden Treen Box with Screw Top pocket flask but then was excited to

but then was excited to discover a complete vintage lettering set inside

made with a wool weft on a cotton warp

presumed mid- to late-19th century

here's a link to an interview conducted in 2001 by Gerry Williams

The box measures 7" diameter and 3" tall overall

Barrel Shaped Old Wooden Treen Box with Screw Top pocket flask but then was excited toI can't get enough of old wooden objects, greenware boxes most of all. I've come across a few of these little barrel shaped boxes and snatch them up whenever I can. This one is especially nice as the top screws on and off tightly. Great for holding pins or needles or other little things. 3 1 4" tall x 1 3 4" in diameter. Good vintage condition, with some dryness to the wood.