This has a backround finish on it that doesn't look like a traditional paint.It has a texture like feel to the brown backround.There's a unique spiral looking top on the lid that permeates the bottom of the tin lid in a x pattern.There's a series of 15 pouring / straining holes shaped in a triangle/ bowling pin design starting with 5 holes on top and sequencing down to 4,3,2 and finally 1.The inside of the lid is red and so is the inside of the pouring spout.The lid and were it's painted at is tin but the bottom 1 1/2" is copper.This is just my observation but it looks like the copper bottom on this could have been added on at a later date but I'm not sure.The lid can be easily removed or put back on.As far as condition it's a the high side of good just under excellent.I've done a amatuer job of researching this and would appreciate a professional appraisal on the value of this.Thank You.
Description
Category
Folk Art
Medium
Metal Tin Copper
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
11 1/2" tall 6 3/4" at the base conical shape
Date Period
Before 1942
Weight
1 to 2 pounds
History
This belonged to my great grandfather who served in World War 1 and was a avid collector of anything from the Civil War.My mother said according to his journal entries he purchased this in 1942 at a antique store in Toledo,Ohio calling it folk art..It was in a huge box with some of the most unusual items I have ever seen.We just recently opened and this and it was wrapped in a 1975 edition of the Toledo Blade..
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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