Cool Vintage Magnetic Wooden Octagon lions feet and into which it was

and into which it was just mounted

which has softened their edges and worn down some of the scalloping

MA that included fine objects from around the world

showing a few small scratches/cracks in the wood

I've found a few other old French hand-painted souvenir boxes

Cool Vintage Magnetic Wooden Octagon lions feet and into which it wasI wish I know the maker of this thing, as I think it's very cool, and feels kind of iconic or should be! It evades being photographed well, but it's comprised of four parts, with magnets on each interior facet, which fit together in one particular way (the magnets repel each other otherwise.) Fitted together, it makes a satisfying solid, a perfect desk object with a surprise. It definitely has some age, and a nice weight and feel in the hand. Very