Perky Black and White Carved Wooden Dog with Glass Eyes and Pink Tongue! 1890s (Meanwhile

(Meanwhile

and I think New England or New York state based on a few other Shaker brushes I have researched

There is a tiny bit of warping to the lid such that is closes a hair short of flush on the left side

to hold two decks

but then slides open smoothly

Perky Black and White Carved Wooden Dog with Glass Eyes and Pink Tongue! 1890s (MeanwhileI'm a sucker for a carved dog, and this one's got a lot of character, looking to me as if it might just have spotted a cat in the distance! Great face, with fabulous freckles whiskers, glass eyes that read to me as very pale blue, and pinkish red tongue hanging out. 7" long x 5" tall x 2" deep. I would guess maybe 1950s or so but am not completely sure; I don't believe much older than that. Great condition.