Antique Folk Art Memory Box

Antique Folk Art Memory Box

Dimensions: 9" Long x 5.5" Wide x 5.5" Tall
(dimensions include the items attached to it)

Weight: 3 lbs

Details:

This is likely a box for a little girl based on the art illustration print on the front. Items attached to the box include shells, marbles, metal/brass animals, stones, beads, glass, a horseshoe, teeth, necklace charms, clasps, and coins. Likely from the early to late 1800s.

Stamped on Bottom:

• Mohl & Kenning 4 Dist. Mich 50
• Factory No. 252 4. Dist. Mich. 50

History: 

Mohl & Kenning: Edward E Mohl was born on July 20, 1858 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He later took over his father's business, bringing on John E. Kenning as a business partner 18 months later. They were located at 39 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Condition:

• Very old with a lot of beautiful patina
• Lid is not attached, but sits on top of box