Finely Chip-Carved Dark-Stained Wooden Box bakelite dice I think these earrings (while

I think these earrings (while difficult to photograph) are fantastic

probably late 20th century

A bit of research leads me to believe that most if not all were made from a kit of Strombecker Steam Locomotives dating to the 1920s or 30s

the bottom half reveals a rim of blue-green naturally dyed ash splint

and almost certainly mid-century

Finely Chip-Carved Dark-Stained Wooden Box bakelite dice I think these earrings (whileThis is really a wonderful box, very finely carved on all sides and stained a terrific near black. The carving is just fantastic, densely covering every inch of the top and most of the sides all very painstakingly done, but revealing the hand of its maker through small imperfections here and there. IReally lovely, in great shape, and of a very useful size for holding all manner of things. There is a bit of wear to the stain in spots, and very small