Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Figural Needle Case Pair, Thread Spools, Sewing Collector Navette excellent throughout

excellent throughout

I did take the newer frame back off and was able to access the original oval painting

it's been very well treasured since Napoleon - Louis-Philippe eras

it seems almost a strange mounting angle

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Figural Needle Case Pair, Thread Spools, Sewing Collector Navette excellent throughoutCharming and rare 19th century hand carved wooden figures, one male and one female, atop elongated box which is a needle case or holder with thread spool at base. The total height of each is 4" to 4. 25" with incredible detail to the tiny figures. Sold together as a pair, the backpacks indicate they were door to door sellers of kitchen goods (tiny pans, etc), and they appear to be children, the sister 1 4" taller than the younger brother. Base is 1"