Half Scalded Antique Carved and Painted Duck tin count bank as the interestingly carved handle

as the interestingly carved handle

the texture of the wood panel and effects of time on the paint have asserted themselves

The book form of the box

So to find it covering on a really terrific looking old stool with just the right form and proportions makes me super happy

long ago having lost its mate

Half Scalded Antique Carved and Painted Duck tin count bank as the interestingly carved handleI found this small carved duck in Pennsylvania, and it appears to be quite an old one, in original white paint. Somewhere along with way endured a fire, resulting in a dramatically charred flip side. A bit tragic perhaps, for what a beautifully carved little duck, which appears to have been signed on the underside (now very faint), but I love the sort of dual natured drama of it as a result. 3 7 8" l x 1 5 8" w x 1 7 8" t. Very blackened on one side