Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box for the sportman and learned a little about

and learned a little about Frans Masereel (Flemish

black laquered paper mâché (such as that one finds antique snuff boxes made of) surface

but also great from an object design standpoint--and perhaps to keep handy for announcing one's daily mood

copper post

It is signed on the underside of the branch to which it is attached by Charles Weddle

Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box for the sportman and learned a little aboutThe top slat on this old handmade wall box holder is very well worn all along the top edge, telegraphing that it was much used, which is not surprising as it seems to me quite a useful thing, readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long handled wooden spoons or whatever. Sturdy as can be, stained dark brown, and with sweet hand painted yellow green details on the decorative pieces