Gorgeous Antique Wood Framed Large School Slate with Corner Reinforcements antique lacquer box repeated twice around the perimeter

repeated twice around the perimeter of the basket

It wouldn't accommodate anything much larger than those--but would be great for showcasing a collection of tiny things

Such a great box

The Washington Post

Gorgeous Antique Wood Framed Large School Slate with Corner Reinforcements antique lacquer box repeated twice around the perimeterThis is the most beautiful old school slate I believe I have ever seen. And I think it is also the heaviest! I have not found another with this sort of double frame all the way around, or with these reinforced corners, with what appear to me to be iron plates wrapping around the sides, held in place by clusters of fat nails. Just wonderful. Plus, a name carved into the wood at the top of one side, which looks to read Chas Magill or similar. I think