Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 ceramic bottle a wax casting method that

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

twisted and woven at the neck of the bottle

which I thought might be used as a letter opener

It appears there may be one tiny little chip on the tail fin

Each panel measures 17 1/2" x 15 1/4"

Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 ceramic bottle a wax casting method thatWhile 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