I was given this box about 25 years ago, and I believe it was bought in England around that time. It's handcrafted of wood (not sure what kind), with inlaid hearts and a bone shape in lighter wood on the top. The box measures 12 inches x 7 1/2 inches x 4 inches, is pieced with dovetail joints and has brass corners and hinges. The inside is not lined, but has wooden slots and a removeable divider lengthwise down the middle. The inside of the box top is signed by W. Howby. The inlaid key hole surround is made of either ivory or bone, and is a heart shape. However I do not have a key for it (it's unlocked.) It's a beautifully made box, and I am curious as to its history and value.
I inherited this small bowl around 40 years ago; I have no idea if it is older than that or not. It's 3 inches tall, and approximately 4 1/2" in diameter, and I believe it is made of bronze. There are 4 fish and 1 scorpion along the upper outside rim, as well as ribbing in patterns all over it. The bottom has circular ribbing along the edge, and a ribbed cross in the center. The inside of the bowl does not have any decoration.It looks like folk art of some type — African? — as it's quite rough and the figures are stylized. I've always been curious about it!
I have a lane cedar chest and i cannot find any information about is for its value and when it was made, the serial number is 110429 and the pattern number is 7344
