Lot of Stencil Painted Toleware/Theorem Test Designs theorem drawing the warmth of its patina

the warmth of its patina and the care invested in its making are all the more palpable

Larger: 6 5/8" t x 5 1/6 w

I’m not sure

Three pads at some point were added to the bottom

I purchase this box from an estate sale in Newton

Lot of Stencil Painted Toleware/Theorem Test Designs theorem drawing the warmth of its patinaI bought these as a box full from a dealer in my neck of the woods, finding them quite lovely things, at least a handful of them frame worthy and others perhaps fodder for other things. I believe they were are practice efforts in advance of making theorem paintings or decorating tinware (tole painting) and incorporate a combination of painting done with stencils and by hand. Executed in a mix of metallics and color on black card board with a sheen to