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I think these papier mache eggs are mini masterpieces

Rice’s fervent “fire and brimstone” messages could be scary

and have seen a few other varieties as well

Super Sweet Antique Primitive Book Shaped Pencil Box with Wire Hinges mahogany painters palette An what a tremendous amountI really love this old box, I presume made for holding writing implements. It looks like a tall and narrow book to me, with the short sides slightly recessed from the long sides so as to look like pages. With its original wired hinges, and a wire loop that comes up through a cut in the wood of the top to meet a small brass hook. Nice bleeding around the forged iron nails, and a well worn woven green fabric lining. First half 19th c. I'd think, and