Cheerful Yellow and Black Dog Pull Toy antique tole spice box with a nice long handle

with a nice long handle

rather like a vessel shaped rock

plus an extra cup (without handle) and plate--perfect for sugar cubes and cookies to serve along with coffee

others painted and/or carved

This wonderful ink drawing feels completely contemporary to me

Cheerful Yellow and Black Dog Pull Toy antique tole spice box with a nice long handleI'm not quite sure why it is that old pull toys appeal to me so much, but there is something about animals on wheels I guess, and also the ones I like tend to have really strong graphic appeal, like this funny yellow and black dog, who looks to me rather as if he is wearing aviator style goggles! Just fun, and a super pop of color for the shelf or wherever though one could certainly still tie a leash on him and pull him around! 6 1 4" l x 6 1 2" t x 2