Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch tin litho noisemaker with a slightly different disposition

with a slightly different disposition on each side

Backing is some sort of composite /dense cardboard material

The paper has darkened with age

and the stems of the hairpin are a bit bent

It measures 19 1/2" across when open

Victorian Paper Covered Box with Theorem Painted Pears on Branch tin litho noisemaker with a slightly different dispositionA theorem painting of pears on velvet with embossed silver paper trim, green papered sides and a pretty pretty pink lining of course I had to say yes to this one. I've found just a few out there along similar lines, which help me date it to 1880 or so, though I'm not entirely certain what it once held. A lovely thing now for delivering a special gift, or just a special gift in itself. 4 7 8" x 2 11 16" x 1 1 8" and in very good antique condition.