Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box It measures 9 1/2" wide

It measures 9 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" deep x 8 1/4" tall

a great form and crisp pop of color

I come across many more old wooden cutout bunnies and roosters intended for the yard than I do skunks

coffee and tea

with its graphic black cut-out appearance

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box It measures 9 1/2" wideThere were a number of different makers of "Eye Ointment" in late 19th century England, meant to cure all sorts of eye diseases, and leaving behind some wonderful jars and graphics. This little vessel I believe may have been an advertising giveaway, and I believe meant to catch the liquid from an eye wash. In addition to the fantastic graphics, I love the form of it, looking like a miniature bourdaloue, and so of course also making me think of