Lovely Set of 19th C. Walnut Building Blocks, Compact and Complete numbered sign this oak wood box is

this oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

just contribute to its presence and richness as an object with a long history

White painted stand: 2 3/4" t

drawings by a young Emma Dilmore I purchased several months ago--I believe she made this one too: a momento for a Sade Roberts (I believe it says) dated 1876

and this one in mint condition

Lovely Set of 19th C. Walnut Building Blocks, Compact and Complete numbered sign this oak wood box isMy belief in the importance of creative play just grows and grows young and old, we need it, and benefit from it, and playing around with blocks sets like this brings me at least a lot of pleasure and satisfaction! This complete antique set of "The Walnut Blocks" is a great set for building with, with the heavy, perfectly square edged blocks allowing for constructing very tall towers! A nice compact set too, fitting into their box, three layers deep,