Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid vase for bedside table The hinges all work great

The hinges all work great and the brass latch is perfectly attached and lays flush

3 5/8" wide when spread

I might be inclined to sew a little ribbon to the back corners of this in order to hang it on the wall

seems consistent throughout

Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid vase for bedside table The hinges all work greatThis is one of my very favorite boxes I've had in my possession; it's just loaded with character and warmth. The dealer I purchased it from referred to it as an onion box, which would make sense if the onions were the size of shallots Or perhaps it was used for storing tobacco? I do think it would be quite useful now for storing garlic, or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed, and would be great either sitting on the counter or