Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch Tohono O'Odham match box 2 1/2” x

match box 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1 1/4”

There is one chip to the paint and some darkening to the cream paint

right in time for me to find him

which are shown in photos as solid color on reverse

Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch Tohono O'Odham match box 2 1/2” xA theorem painting of pears on velvet with embossed silver paper trim, green papered sides and a pretty pretty pink lining of course I had to say yes to this one. I've found just a few out there along similar lines, which help me date it to 1880 or so, though I'm not entirely certain what it once held. A lovely thing now for delivering a special gift, or just a special gift in itself. 4 7 8" x 2 11 16" x 1 1 8" and in very good antique condition.