{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-nesting-boxes-set-of-5","title":"Vintage Wooden Nesting Boxes 5 Piece Illustrated Children's Stacking Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage five-piece wooden nesting box bundle features colorful storybook illustrations, finger-jointed corners, and five graduated hollow boxes that fit inside one another. The illustrations include children, animals, insects, and woodland characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five boxes are solid and firm, with bright illustrations that remain attached to the wood. There is minor wear to some of the graphics and light surface wear to the wooden edges, but no chips or gouges in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated wooden nesting toys were popular nursery playthings during the mid 20th century. This bundle has traditional finger-jointed wooden construction and colorful animal and storybook scenes. Its exact maker, country of origin, and production date are not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Five illustrated wooden nesting boxes\"\u003eFive illustrated wooden nesting boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden nesting and stacking toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century style; exact date not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with applied printed illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural honey-colored wood with multicolored illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No manufacturing or country-of-origin mark found. Maker not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage storybook and nursery toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largest box approximately 5 x 5 x 4 3\/4 inches. Smallest box approximately 2 x 2 x 2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five nesting wooden boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow wooden boxes with interlocking finger joints at the corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduated sizes, colorful illustrations on all four sides, natural wood grain, and nesting construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated Storybook Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box has its own group of colorful pictures. The illustrations include familiar nursery subjects, with children playing, animals in the countryside, and small characters enjoying outdoor scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmallest box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden insects, including a honeybee carrying a small red bucket and a colorful beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland animals, including a rabbit holding red fruit and a young deer wearing a blue ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children at play, including a child with a bucket at the beach, a rocking horse scene, and a child eating with a teddy bear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFourth box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storybook woodland characters, including a small figure interacting with a bird and another scene featuring a mushroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farm and animal scenes, including a colorful rooster, a child carrying ducklings beside a goose, and a parrot with a small dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boxes can be stacked into a tower or nested together for compact storage. Their natural wood construction and cheerful pictures also make them attractive pieces for a nursery shelf or vintage toy display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All five wooden boxes are solid and firm, with attractive original graphics and no chips or gouges in the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll five graduated boxes are present in this bundle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boxes fit inside one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finger-jointed corners remain together and show the traditional wooden construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrations remain attached to their wooden surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany of the animal and children's scenes retain bright red, yellow, blue, and green coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe honey-colored wood grain remains visible across the boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe animal illustrations retain recognizable facial features and clothing details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe open nesting construction allows the smaller boxes to be stored inside the larger ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boxes remain suitable for decorative stacking and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome illustrations show minor rubbing and wear from handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scuffs, scratches, and small dark marks appear on portions of the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome edges and corners show light surface rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural wood finish has minor differences in tone between boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo manufacturing or country-of-origin mark was found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect vintage wooden toys, illustrated nesting boxes, or traditional nursery pieces, these five boxes offer colorful storybook scenes and sturdy finger-jointed construction. They make a cheerful stacked display while keeping the charm of an older wooden toy. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50663457554687,"sku":"I3-T6-3593","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Five_illustrated_wooden_nesting_boxes.jpg?v=1792010540","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-wooden-nesting-boxes-set-of-5","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}