Marvelous Old Folk Art Noah's ark Animals, Lion and Tiger - A Pair hms Such a terrific shape

Such a terrific shape

What I especially like about this one is the little pocket/recess for a thimble at the the center

It measures 8 1/2" tall x 7 3/4" long x 5 1/2" wide and in great vintage condition

which appears to be made of a different

and the handle on the lid of the box appears a bit tilted

Marvelous Old Folk Art Noah's ark Animals, Lion and Tiger - A Pair hms Such a terrific shapeThese are from a group of wonderful old handmade animals I found this past weekend in New Hampshire, I believe from a Noah's Ark set, though I'm not entirely sure all from the same set. I've divided them into a few pairs, and of course the lion and tiger had to go together. The legs are attached by nails, and they're entirely hand painted with great stripes and mane, and best of all lush red mouths! Both about 3 1 4" l x 2" t x 3 4" wide. The lion has