Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders toy soldier mold Some loss of black paint

Some loss of black paint around the edges

The "Schutz Marke" at the lower corners of the lid

Just a good one--chunky

I have not touched the wood on this piece

and two thin red at the very bottom

Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders toy soldier mold Some loss of black paintI just thought this was lovely I assume just done as a practice exercise of sorts, though perhaps working out just the right border to draw, or paint or wallpaper or carve? around something special. Whatever the case, quite a lot of work went into this alone! 7 3 4 x 5 3 4. Graphite on paper. Fairly good condition, with general smudging soiling and unevenness to the top edge.