Metal Bait Box with Beautifully Aged Green Paint yellow what looks a bit like

what looks a bit like the head of a snake emerging from his neck

This appears to be an original drawing done in black marker

and the fact that 'ies' in berries is a little scrunched up

the handle and base of the cup feature what looks like gold leaf suspended in the glass

The basketry covering the jug is woven of flat wicker splints

Metal Bait Box with Beautifully Aged Green Paint yellow what looks a bit likeI see these old green painted bait boxes around now and again, but never has one made me swoon, which this one did 100%, due to the way that green has aged to radiant painterly perfection. I love the shape of these boxes too, which were made to be worn on a belt, but which I'd just treat as a beautiful box or, perhaps, use those belt loops to hang on the wall, lid with air holes facing front. 6 1 8 l x 2 7 8 d x 1 7 8 t and in good condition, with