An unusual early 19c French carpenters handled pencil case all faces are covered with naive carvings, one side and the handle takes the form of an alligator, the opposite side an obelisk with a plaque enscribed "Veille, Courdouan", underside shows various tools with a masonic symbol and the top the carver'name? Pierre Bernard surrounded by cannons and "Libertie" and "La Mort" an intrigueing piece G