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

they look just fabulous on the kitchen counter

This roughly carved little man is carrying a heavy load

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

twisted and woven at the neck of the bottle

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

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