Bennington Potters Vermont Vintage Large "Fresh Fish" Serving Tureen matchstick this antique oak wood box

this antique oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

There is one thin split in the surface of the wood where the palette is carved

which likely dates to the 1970s or so

The wood on the face of the chest is in very good condition

approx 4 3/4" across with handle

Bennington Potters Vermont Vintage Large "Fresh Fish" Serving Tureen matchstick this antique oak wood boxI have a vague recollection of seeing this wonderful fish tureen for sale at Bennington Potters sometime in the 80s, which seems about right. I am not certain if it was designed by David Gil himself, but is definitely reflective of his era at Bennington, and bears a strong resemblance to his various fish platters. Even if one never puts it to use, I think it's a pretty striking object to have around, but how much fun to put this at the center of a