Handsome and Useful c. 1940s Pencil Box with Deco Faux Inlay Graphic antique bookends I must say that since

I must say that since first seeing it

and the irregularity of the edge of the black paint makes me think it was made to please its maker rather than for sale

but quite a lovely landscape painting I think it is

One split in the bottom but not impacting soundness of the box

as I'm not sure how one would have gotten it in there

Handsome and Useful c. 1940s Pencil Box with Deco Faux Inlay Graphic antique bookends I must say that sinceThe decoration on the face of this old wooden pencil box is not actual inlay it is a litho graphic but until one runs a finger over it to find it smooth, one might never know. I just thought it was smart looking, and I think one can never have too many pencil boxes! And the hinged lid closes really tight, making it a good one to carry around should one want to throw it in a satchel! 8 5 8" x 3 1 4" x 1" C. 1940s or so I would guess, good condition