Wonderful 19th Century Tole Painted My Girl Cup in Perfect Red Paint pottery tile as they graduate from "Indian"

as they graduate from "Indian" costumes to serious looking coats and hats

and a little wood left unpainted at the center of his eyes to perfect effect

And these are about as good as it gets I think

Pigs four feet

and will not be sorry at all should that be the case

Wonderful 19th Century Tole Painted My Girl Cup in Perfect Red Paint pottery tile as they graduate from "Indian"The perfect valentine for one's favorite girl. There is really no better red than the red of this paint as it shows on tin, either. Mid 19th century, with stencil painted lettering; decorative dashes above and below, and a terrific patina. A really charming example. 2 3 4" d x 3 5 8" across at handle x 2" t. General wear to the paint showing spots of silver beneath. And with the paint perfectly worn away at the top of handle from being held.