THE WOOD ON THIS BOX APPEARS TO BE VERY OLD. COVERED WITH IVY AND INITIALED WITH A "B". PURCHASED AT AN ESTATE SALE OF A WEALTHY 95 YEAR OLD WOMAN'S HOME. MOST LIKELY SOME ONE WHO LOVED HER MADE THIS FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION. ONE CAN DREAM OF LOVE AND ROMANCE. ONE OF A KIND DECORATOR PIECE.Dearcustomer, I shop for the best possible items at estate sales. It is mygoal to find awesome merchandise for the collector. NOTE:Please remember this is a vintage used item and will show ...some signs of use orwear. If you are in doubt as to the condition of the item please ask forclarification before you purchase.I wouldvery much appreciate that you contact me if you are not completely happy withyour newly purchased treasure. Look carefully at the pictures of the itemslisted prior to bidding. If for some reason you are not pleased, returnsare allowed within 7 days of the purchase. Buyer pays any return shippingcosts. Thank you so much for shopping with us. If there arequestions let me know.Shippingcosts are quoted as close as possible, but could very slightly. Shippingcosts are for the USAonly. Shipping outside of the country by special arrangement