Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray woman in blue I really love this thing

I really love this thing

Lots of little nail holes in the bottom bot otherwise in great vintage condition

To my eye and sensibilities

and made even better by the fabric framing her face

Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray woman in blue I really love this thingIt is 100% the dense field of tiny hand painted gold stars around the perimeter that sold me on this tole painted tray and scissors style candle snuffer wick trimmer set wonderful, and unusual, and feeling completely the right thing to set on the mantle during a long, dark, cold New England winter! There is something quite satisfying in having just the right tool to match a specific task, too, with real pleasure to be had in putting a candlelit room