I believe this tintype to be a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Tad Lincoln.  The box is in very good condition, and the hinges are intact.  There is no visible damage to the exterior.

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 Large decorative wooden spoons. POsibly made in the 17C in Persia. Studded with tin or brass? ornaments and wires. I see double headed eagle ornaments, but I don't know if they represent persian culture or some Vizantian possibly. 

 Not even sure what purpose these serve- looking for more information on what they are.

I would hazard a guess that they are some sort of hair accessories, as the middle prongs hinge out like a sort of clip (although I've been laughably unsuccessful in putting them in my own hair).  Possibly for pincurling?  

I've never seen a pen set like this before.

 I   vagely remember saying she thought that my great grandfather may have carved it