Charming Early Red and Black Folk Art Turtle Stool, 15 1/2 Inch antique german Carved into the sides of

Carved into the sides of the box are three animals--a mule on front

with the heart-shaped window providing a peep

But only very minor enamel loss around the rim

a gorgeous series of pages dedicated to geometry

or had plans to be

Charming Early Red and Black Folk Art Turtle Stool, 15 1/2 Inch antique german Carved into the sides ofI see these old folk art turtle stools at antique shows now and then, but have never found one myself, and a really great one I think it is! C. 1920s 30s, these were made in graduated sizes; this is the second to largest variety, 15 1 2" long. All original paint, with the red painted first then the black around it, and mustard colored dots atop the red and for the face and toes. Very sturdy and useful still as a stool, though I'd be more inclined to