Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts metal presumed mid-century

presumed mid-century

Or turn it upside down--it sits squarely on the ears and snout--and use it as a vase or even as a planter

Altogether quite a special thing I think

which is a bit dry with a little bit of cracking

Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts metal presumed mid-centuryI've been on the hunt for another of these brilliant puzzle type boxes made to hold sewing machine attachments since finding (and immediately selling) one a few months ago and here one is! Patented in 1889, the oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends, which unfold to reveal a gray velveteen interior designed to hold Singer sewing machine attachments. (And in fact this one came loaded with a full set of parts, which