In and Out, Earlyish 20th Century Chip Carved Oak Hinged Desk Sign vintage packaging There is some wear to

There is some wear to the wood in one spot on the interior lip of the bottom

as if to suggest a diminishing presence

Box measures 10 7/8” x 8 3/8” x 2 1/4” and holds two layers of blocks

I think what we have here is actually two sets (at least) which were likely combined some time ago—some of them original to this box

each handpicked for its beauty

In and Out, Earlyish 20th Century Chip Carved Oak Hinged Desk Sign vintage packaging There is some wear toI would like to have a proper desk in a proper office just so I could set this on it announcing my comings and goings. Of course one could use it at the poker table too! Or in all sorts of places and ways, including at the voting booth! Fun, and nicely done; I'm a sucker for fields of tiny pinprick type decoration on relief carvings like this, and also love the freeform ness to the lettering, particularly on the OUT. 5 x 3 13 16 x 1 and in very good