Gold Tole Painted Tin Box - for Business (or Calling!) Cards antique education This mid-century Italian pottery vase

This mid-century Italian pottery vase is a real stunner

with a nice warm patina and the wood super smooth

largely for the American market

but I can't find a mark anywhere so have to assume it is silver plate

I believe he dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and was made in India

Gold Tole Painted Tin Box - for Business (or Calling!) Cards antique education This mid-century Italian pottery vaseJust a sweet little tole painted box great for holding business cards, or a perfect holder for the Victorian calling compliments cards I just listed! 313 16" x 2 5 16" x 5 8". Gold and matte gray paint and in very good shape, with just a few small dings and little minor paint loss along the edges.