Antique"Harvard Shaker" Oval Pantry Box with Copper Nails whimsy cup Cards on which samples are

Cards on which samples are mounted measure 5 3/4" x 4 1/4"

and while it's possible there are a few of the smallest sized (triangular) blocks missing

but still beautiful

Overall very good condition with one water stain/run at upper left and light craquelure as evident

I find these owls pretty empathetic creatures--kind of homely

Antique"Harvard Shaker" Oval Pantry Box with Copper Nails whimsy cup Cards on which samples areI've learned that 19th c. wooden pantry boxes with two finger laps running in reverse as on this one are typically referred to as Harvard Shaker, though in all likelihood were made in Hingham MA, also known as "bucket town", because of the huge number of firkins and buckets that were made there. I don't often buy pantry boxes, about which I have little expertise, but I found this one especially lovely in size, shape and warm dry patina, with