Charming 19th Century Inlaid English Mahogany Money Box Patrick Meyer and the addition of a

and the addition of a little blue paint would make it disappear

with little wire claws that hold tight to the branch upon which he rests

which I've sometimes also seen referred to as snuff spoons

with a few spots along the left edge (I think probably rubber cement stains) and a couple of small smudges

and natural bristles

Charming 19th Century Inlaid English Mahogany Money Box Patrick Meyer and the addition of aThis striking box was beautifully constructed and remains absolutely radiant, and I also find it completely charming a perfect balance of folky and refined. C. 1870s and made of mahogany with several different wood inlays, I believe it may have been a collections box, with the initials EH standing for a church or charity rather than the monogram of an individual, but I am not entirely certain. In any event, really a wonderful piece, with unique