Made from a type of wood and miniature brass / nail tacks.

The word, "love" is actually spelled out in tacks across top, refer to photos .

I was told it most likely dated to the American civil war era.

Beautiful construction! Awesome addition to anyone's collection of snuff boxes / americana

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