Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder antique boxing toy or more traditional decor

or more traditional decor

and one white spot on the surface

with what looks a bit like a little heart preceding the "rattle snake

The blue paint is

as one finds in many a portrait of well to do men

Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder antique boxing toy or more traditional decorI found this one at Brimfield in July just too sweet and earnestly, carefully made to walk away from. And great old patina to the dry wood surface. Late 19th early 20th c. I believe; a happy little wall pocket for matches or small treasures or notes to self. 5" x 2 5 8" x 1 3 8" d. Good antique condition, sturdy and sound, nice warm patina to the dry pine surface.