F.E. Dean's 1906 Handmade Wooden Box with (Subtle) Pinprick Decoration educational toy The faces are a bit

The faces are a bit different on either side of this old polar bear pull toy

I believe American and I think likely 2nd half of the 19th century

but just perfect as it is

1 7/16" across at lip

tapered front legs ending in ball feet

F.E. Dean's 1906 Handmade Wooden Box with (Subtle) Pinprick Decoration educational toy The faces are a bitIt is very subtle, but at the center of the lid on this lovely box is carefully pinpricked the year 1906 and the name F. E. Dean I love that it is barely discernible, almost like a secret, with an incised border and gridded decoration at the corners, too. A very handy box as well, good for pens and pencils and all manner of small things, with a divider that can be removed as needed. 11 x 3 5 8 x 2 3 8 t and in very good condition, with hinges well