Folky Hand-carved Antique Corner Shelf with Mirrors antique gift the blocks stack on dowels

the blocks stack on dowels

Stereographs came into widespread use in the second half of the 19th century

While these have lost their lids formally

The box is in excellent overall condition

Folky Hand-carved Antique Corner Shelf with Mirrors antique gift the blocks stack on dowelsSuper folky and cozines inducing, this is a wonderful, very lovingly handmade small corner shelf with two mirrors, late 19th century New England, from the estate of a long time collector in New Hampshire. An eye hook on the backside of the piece latches to hold the the curved shelf sturdily in place when it is folded down, then unhooks to allow the whole thing to fold up flat. Very smart, and very charming! The rectangular frames on each side hold