Antique Cylindrical Wooden Box with Rounded Lid hobo art stitched together at the sides

stitched together at the sides

probably late 20th century

So many beautiful old tools in the world

is pretty amazing too

it is beautifully made

Antique Cylindrical Wooden Box with Rounded Lid hobo art stitched together at the sidesI am not sure the original purpose of this little lidded box, but I sure think its a beauty. Its got a wonderful wonderful patina, what seem to me just perfect proportions, and could be useful for storing all sorts of little things. I have not touched the wood, which is a bit dry with a little bit of cracking, but I think one could give it a little love by rubbing it with a bit of mineral oil or butcher block cream. It measures 4 3 8" tall with the