Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy keeping school which opens easily and closes

which opens easily and closes tight

10 7/8" wide x 9" tall x 5/8" deep framed

with just one little flaw to the edge of one plate

between the top and bottom of the handle

Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy keeping school which opens easily and closesI believe this is just a little whimsy of sorts, carved I'm not sure how, but with the two cross pieces impossible to remove. I love how positively ancient it seems, as if carved then thrown into the ocean only to be retrieved many many years later along with some bits of driftwood. A nice little thing to hold in the hand I think one might consider it an early fidget toy or carry around in a pocket. 2 13 16" (when compressed) x 1 3 4" x 15 16" and in