Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple pewter walnuts must have loved him a

must have loved him a lot as he's lost a fair amount of fur

Light foxing and staining especially around the edges

I was thrilled to find this one then

Some wear to the velvet but overall very good condition

with this juicy hand-painted Ace of Hearts on the top announcing it as a box for playing cards

Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple pewter walnuts must have loved him aI'm strangely obsessed with this one, in no small part because of the manner in which the bits of paint loss highlight the tips of noses and chins and toes making them both feel rather surreal, perfectly in keeping with their bright red lips and very pink skin and the way she, especially, was painted, with a very folky exuberance to her blouse and skirt and big green collar. Feels a bit like an oversized wedding cake topper and very much like a piece