A scarce 19th c. toy pantry box in original surface attributed to Samuel Hersey. 
Constructed of bentwood maple with two pine wood oval discs forming its top and base held in place by extrodinarily small wooden pins, carefully shaved square and inserted to the respected points. Two opposing fingers meet at the face and are held with tiny iron nails. To be noted, a carefully executed bevel is present on all of its mating edges and most visibly present on the edges of the fingers, a characteristic not seen by other Hingham craftsmen. 
A label atop has faded and likely contained the origins of use for its owner. Of all known Hingham craftsmen, Samuel Hersey took rise during the 19th c. to be the most prominent of toy manufacturers. The quality of his work when scrutinized is to be admired for the beauty. 
Survives in an overall excellent state of original condition with an oxidized nut brown color to its surface with historic elements present. 
See "Bucket Town: Woodenware and Wooden Toys of Hingham, Massachusetts,  1635-1945" for an expansive and detailed account of Samuel Hersey's life and profession. 
Hingham, Massachusetts origin. Ca. 1860. 2 1/8"W.