Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray american penmanship I'd guess 1940s-50s

I'd guess 1940s-50s

though there are two small holes at the corners of one short side for hanging vertically

and the object--this one loaded with love and charm

stable and not fragile

Though without its slide-top lid

Golden Stars, 19th C. Candlesnuffer on Wonderful (and Self-Referential) Tole Painted Tray american penmanship I'd guess 1940s-50sIt 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