Fine Mid-1880s British Watercolor of Boy and His Beloved Dog primitive pencil box with abstracted bird flying overhead

with abstracted bird flying overhead

The box measures 5 3/4 square and 1 5/8" tall

This particular box I believe was refinished at some point (the exterior is in excellent condition)

which guarded Mobile Bay

I've taken to ordering new listings via a free association process--hence I'm listing these handmade tree stump candleholders following a carving of Abe Lincoln

Fine Mid-1880s British Watercolor of Boy and His Beloved Dog primitive pencil box with abstracted bird flying overheadI've got a special weakness for renderings of children with their beloved pets, and it took me all of two seconds to purchase this one from a seller in England when I saw it. Quite finely done, at first glance one might almost think it a print, but it's a watercolor indeed, unsigned but dating to the mid 19th century I know. The treatment of the dog I think is especially terrific, with its shaggy hair given intensive attention, but it's that white paw