Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench wooden planter As we head into winter

As we head into winter

with perfect interplay between the grain of the wood

Subtraction

Paint wear as evident and a few have pencil drawings on the white side

some of them made in two parts to serve as incense burners

Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench wooden planter As we head into winterAnother week, another piece of miniature furniture, this a very lovely paint decorated antique bench, 3rd quarter 19th c. I would guess. Red and black painted flourishes on the seat, front and back, against what looks perhaps like a now much mellowed gold, and a layer of varnish over top. A bit of separation between the left side piece and bench, minor; one could give it a light tap with a hammer if desired. Red paint on the underside, with a note