Wonderful Antique Engraved Snuff Box with Lawn Bowlers (Presumed British Trench) handmade toy car I’m not an expert but

I’m not an expert but think it might represent an American Oystercatcher with its bright yellow eyes and long beak

I purchased this one in Maine

some of the thread stitching on the bristles is loose

The translucent green marble eyes

It has a wonderful presence and a fire cloud on one side from the traditional outdoor firing

Wonderful Antique Engraved Snuff Box with Lawn Bowlers (Presumed British Trench) handmade toy car I’m not an expert butOne of my very favorite recent finds! Made of brass and shaped like a book, I am thinking this is most likely a piece of British trench art, though quite an unusual one I've certainly never seen a game of boules lawn bowling depicted on a trench art piece, so would guess its maker must have been quite a serious player! The book form of the box, the hinge, and the manner of engraving makes me think trench art, and quite a fine example seems perhaps