Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box Maine on the underside of

Maine on the underside of the base

very close in tcolor to the blue of the bird

Perfect for hanging

1950s and made a promotional giveaway I believe

at some point someone wrote "baseball" on the title page--perhaps a reminder of prized baseball cards stashed inside

Sweet Little Antique Carved Match Holder ring box Maine on the underside ofI 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.