Harlequin Patterned, Hand-painted, Lined Antique Wooden Box with Handwritten Inscription 19th c watercolor most pronounced on the interior

most pronounced on the interior

though I am really not sure about the drawing

and everything else--it's as great tactilely as it is visually

11 15/16 x 5 1/8 in (30

with the embroidery stitched tight to the ribbon

Harlequin Patterned, Hand-painted, Lined Antique Wooden Box with Handwritten Inscription 19th c watercolor most pronounced on the interiorA whole lot of love and care went into the creation of this little box, from the harlequin patterning on all four sides (carved then painted rather than inlaid), to the roses and vines painted on the lid, to the turning arm with arrow pointer that would have (it no longer holds tension) made it open like a puzzle box, to the pretty fabric lining on the interior. And, finally, a handwritten inscription on the underside: "Forget me not forget me never