Wonderful 19th Century Tole Painted My Girl Cup in Perfect Red Paint pottery tile This fabulous thing

This fabulous thing

who made this (and probably one or three more) himself just for her as a token of his love

and which a plant (or a cocktail

And these are about as good as it gets I think

17 1/2" x 10 15/16" and in very good condition

Wonderful 19th Century Tole Painted My Girl Cup in Perfect Red Paint pottery tile This fabulous thingThe perfect valentine for one's favorite girl. There is really no better red than the red of this paint as it shows on tin, either. Mid 19th century, with stencil painted lettering; decorative dashes above and below, and a terrific patina. A really charming example. 2 3 4" d x 3 5 8" across at handle x 2" t. General wear to the paint showing spots of silver beneath. And with the paint perfectly worn away at the top of handle from being held.