Old (Previously Enameled) Cast Iron Spittoon with Great Rusty Surface hardcover the sheep (I believe) walking

the sheep (I believe) walking along with him (following his bucket I think

2nd half of the 19th century I believe

would originally have been a decorative pane on a large clock

4 3/4" t x 3 1/16" w x 1 1/8" d

"Began my silk crazy quilt

Old (Previously Enameled) Cast Iron Spittoon with Great Rusty Surface hardcover the sheep (I believe) walkingTo my eye just a gorgeous surface on this old spittoon, the product I believe of losing the entirety of its previously enameled surface, combined with lots of rusting. And the form of it is excellent too. My ideal vision would be to see it filled with fresh cut roses or peonies, but there is a bit of erosion around the bottom rim such that it may leak a bit when filled, so a liner or a smaller vessel set inside would be needed, or fill with dried