Vintage Blendwel Hexagon Crayons in Original Tin, c. 1940s-50s ceramic mold Changes in light even as

Changes in light even as I photographed the slide make it show lighter or darker

I believe this little house was made for a model railroad set

The splint wrapping the loop handle at the center of the lid is a bit loose at the end and the exterior color hasfaded a but with age

down to the stippled leaves on the trees that hover over the figures

Lucien has drawn himself as a young man cheerfully receiving a postcard from his uncle

Vintage Blendwel Hexagon Crayons in Original Tin, c. 1940s-50s ceramic mold Changes in light even asI find it impossible to resist beautiful old sets of crayons, perhaps especially this time of year, when they remind one of the joys of a fresh, back to school box. And these are about as good as it gets I think, barely used, hexagonal for an extra good grip, with terrific checkerboard paper labels, and in their sharp looking original tin. And they produce really excellent, rich color. Box measures 5 3 4" x 4 1 2" x 5 8". A little scratching to the