Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 cream blue brown which was produced by Fan

which was produced by Fan C-Pack Co

acid-colored banded glaze

There is a very faint—noticeable only in certain light—ring mark (water stain) on the top of the box

The box is in excellent overall condition

Tole Painted Cigarette Tin, Signed and Dated 1949 cream blue brown which was produced by FanWhile 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