Fine 19th C. Watercolor of Rose and Pansy Bouquet burro with chip to the toe

with chip to the toe on one side

I would guess this box dates to the late 19th century

perhaps bear

And brilliantly displayed on what appears to be a stove

but I think the "G" at top of the outside row marks Games won

Fine 19th C. Watercolor of Rose and Pansy Bouquet burro with chip to the toeI purchased this watercolor in a 19th c. Westlake frame (with much toned old mat from which it needed to be freed) from a seller who took it (understandably!) as a print but a watercolor indeed it is. I've got a special weakness for these floral bouquets executed with such care and precision they are a bit hard to believe, and like to imagine the young women who toiled over them for many hours, perfecting their skills. And on this one, a few tiny