Antique Nuess Brothers, Germany 100 Black Glass Head Pin Cube decorative framing what one imagines is

framing what one imagines is a cozy little village situated in what seems most definitely a pretty bucolic spot

with one small scrape in the edge of the lid at the center on the gold side and a little irregularity to the gold paint overall

I assume this is nothing less than a portrayal of heaven and hell

I've become a big fan of Victorian era wirework--such great lines

This is a circa 1896 copy of “Barnes's Elementary Geography” featuring

Antique Nuess Brothers, Germany 100 Black Glass Head Pin Cube decorative framing what one imagines isAnother glass toilet pin cube, because these are such beautifully designed objects, this one produced by Neuss Brothers to house 100 black glass headed pins. There is a bit of variation in the size of the pin heads here but the cube, apart from the bottom side, is entirely filled, making it especially excellent looking. 2 1 8"" cubed and in very good condition.