Antique Cylindrical Wooden Box with Rounded Lid hobo art the dovetail box is missing

the dovetail box is missing the edge trim on one end of its sliding top

The box measures 2" long x 1

So many beautiful old tools in the world

they'd be great anywhere they can be admired for their loveliness

Antique Cylindrical Wooden Box with Rounded Lid hobo art the dovetail box is missingI 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