Antique Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts #3 japanese exposing the ash split structure

exposing the ash split structure underneath

I first grabbed this wooden egg for its beautiful exterior

composed of interlocking solid copper circles and rectangles with the patterns in relief against darker grounds

which can be positioned in any number of ways and is different from every angle

Antique Oak Accordian Box for Sewing Machine Parts #3 japanese exposing the ash split structureI snatch up these brilliant accordian type boxes made to hold sewing machine attachments whenever I find one because I love them so much! Patented in 1889, this oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends, which unfold to reveal a purple velveteen interior designed to hold Singer sewing machine attachments. (And this one came loaded with a full sets of parts, which I've removed as they make it pretty heavy and full but