The Slow Keeper: A Vintage Cast Iron Turtle Box wood and cork slight shedding of fibers may

slight shedding of fibers may occur and is not indicative of any defects

Originating in the 18th century as a reaction against the formality of the Baroque

and revarnished in 1976

21”W x 13 1/2”H x 10”D

it makes a significant visual impact

The Slow Keeper: A Vintage Cast Iron Turtle Box wood and cork slight shedding of fibers may4 1 2W x 1 2H x 2 1 2D This small but heavy turtle is a perfect example of a "Brutalist" design, which became popular after World War II. Instead of making things look shiny and perfect, designers during this time wanted to show off the raw, tough beauty of industrial materials like iron. The turtles shell has a rough, craggy texture that makes it look like it was pulled straight from the earth or hand carved out of rock. The piece is covered in a