Little Wooden Florentine Box with Portrait balls and cages 8 1/2" d when collapsed

8 1/2" d when collapsed

1 1/8" across at lip and 2 1/2" across at base

I especially love this little bit of reddish stamp giving the hat of the boy at right a little pompom

I believe

it makes an ideal planter--refined enough for inside

Little Wooden Florentine Box with Portrait balls and cages 8 1/2" d when collapsedI believe this sweet little wooden box was a Florentine souvenir, c. 1920s or so, with raised gold painted detailing and lovely portrait of a red haired woman at center. Hinged, with a red painted interior, it would be good for jewelry or other little things, and definitely makes me want to be wandering around the Uffizi when I look at it! 3 1 4" x 2" x 1 5 8" t. A couple of small dings but overall good condition, with a nice old world sort of