Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray american penmanship There is a semi-erased bird

There is a semi-erased bird flying over her head

Largest" 2 1/8" cubed

2 1/2" t x 2 5/8" l and in very good condition

There remains brass pin near the opening end which locks into the opposite side to hold it closed

Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray american penmanship There is a semi-erased birdIt is 100% the dense field of tiny hand painted gold stars around the perimeter that sold me on this tole painted tray and scissors style candle snuffer wick trimmer set wonderful, and unusual, and feeling completely the right thing to set on the mantle during a long, dark, cold New England winter! There is something quite satisfying in having just the right tool to match a specific task, too, with real pleasure to be had in putting a candlelit room