Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 carved and painted puppet deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired

deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired decoration around its in neck and shoulders in shades of copper

It would be especially dramatic filled with large white lilies or a few tall flowering branches

from the details of his cap and upturned collar to the cane she holds

or simply in a grouping on a shelf or table to add a pop of color and moment of beauty

The lidded sugar bowl measures 4

Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 carved and painted puppet deeply incised Art Nouveau inspiredWhile 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