Large, Gorgeous Green Lidded Tin Box swiss puzzle ) The nicely constructed corners

) The nicely constructed corners are joined by nails--three at each joint--with three nails as well down the center of the short sides meeting the center piece/handle

an old center fold

and flowers and vines

I purchased it from a dealer in my neck of the woods

really a lovely little thing

Large, Gorgeous Green Lidded Tin Box swiss puzzle ) The nicely constructed cornersThis one is all about the green, which photos do no real justice. There is something about weathered paint (especially yellow and green) on old tin that really gets me, and I do believe the color on this one is about as good as it gets. I'm not sure why the two holes on either side of the lid and on the lip of the box too but might guess they were used to bind the lid to the box, either to carry or to ship it. Useful for stashing all sorts of things