Metalsmith Made Pewter Lidded Box with Brass Dove, Marked MS antique pot Terrific faces

Terrific faces

such a charming one

with great flame-like shape to it that amplifies a sense of drama and makes for a bit of illusionism

aqua and red

just about the ultimate simple

Metalsmith Made Pewter Lidded Box with Brass Dove, Marked MS antique pot Terrific facesI purchased this little box as well as a trunk shaped one by the same maker from a dealer friend in Cambridge with one of the very best eyes I know. They both have the first glance feeling of very sweet folk objects to me, almost with the feel of trench art pieces, but yet they're quite nicely crafted, and stamped with a maker's mark, MS, on the underside. Definitely with good age, earlyish 20th c. I would guess and the combination of octagonal shape,