Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 ceramic bottle they look just fabulous on

they look just fabulous on the kitchen counter

with no cracks or spilts but some wear to the wood

which I thought might be used as a letter opener

a wax casting method that has been used in India for over 4

With Jugtown--which continues to operate today under the leadership of potter Vernon Owens--they sought to meld forms from ancient traditions with those of utilitarian pottery developed in North Carolina

Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 ceramic bottle they look just fabulous onWhile there is a fair amount of toleware (painted tin, mostly boxes of various sorts) out there which I don't find very interesting, I'm a softie for especially carefully painted pieces like this cigarette box, which showcase the skillfulness of their makers, usually women. This very fine one, with lovely bouquet and pretty gold border, is justifiably signed on the back: Blanche Wood (what a name!) from Cornish, New Hampshire, 1949. Good for holding