Metalsmith Made Miniature Trunk Box, Marked MS Kilburn Brothers stereo card I've been paying a bit

I've been paying a bit more attention of late to antique American stoneware--of course the decorated crocks I find very beautiful are way way beyond my means

of Western New York--two (larger in scale) examples included in photos

(I am happy to do

I just love how curious and bright eyed and open to the world the figure looks

7" x 4 1/2" and in good condition

Metalsmith Made Miniature Trunk Box, Marked MS Kilburn Brothers stereo card I've been paying a bitI purchased this little trunk shaped box, as well as an octagonal one with dove by the same maker, from a dealer friend in Cambridge with one of the very best eyes I know. They both have the first glance feeling of very sweet folk objects to me, almost with the feel of trench art pieces, but yet they're quite nicely crafted, and stamped with a maker's mark, MS, on the underside. Definitely with good age, earlyish 20th c. I would guess and how nice a