Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box sea monster really) of my favorite recent

really) of my favorite recent Brimfield finds--I could photograph these two all day

stains and a few scratches (I have not touched it) but overall good condition and still just great looking

with a wonderful dry patina to the frame

he was my baby who as a kitten just slept in the palm of my hand with his little head hanging down

Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box sea monster really) of my favorite recentAn early one, and a scarce one, the surface of which most definitely shows its age, but I've got a special weakness for images of boxers, including, or perhaps especially, very beaten up ones! And here, in addition to the two gloved men, fists raised, at right, there's a forlorn looking man sitting on the floor, and another hunched over at left rear, who looks aiming to the steal what look to me like a couple of bags of money. Seems likely a late 18th