Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box imported vase which similarly feature numerous figures

which similarly feature numerous figures and animals

and a small water stain on the top--but provided one is a bit gentle with it

but there is a "3" carved on the underside of his tail

At first I thought this antique Griebel Instrument Co

MA in 1876 as a patented medicine called Moxie Nerve food and went on to become one of the first mass-produced soft drinks in the U

Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box imported vase which similarly feature numerous figuresThis old black painted tramp art wall box has a few dings, but it's super sweet and useful still for holding matches, keys, and other little odds and ends. I believe it likely dates to the very early 20th century, and is four layers deep on its sides and three on its back, with great spade like shape at center. There is a chip in the wood near the hole for hanging, but the piece is reinforced on the back (see photos) and hangs fine. Otherwise just