Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor antique turned wood box is super striking and it

is super striking and it reminds me a lot of the enamelware of Catherine Holm

as it would make a striking addition to a carefully set table

It measures 6 3/4tall x 4" diameter

and also imparting a sense of reverence toward them

really--made to hold 10 pounds of imported cinnamon

Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor antique turned wood box is super striking and itWhat a weirdo! But pretty wonderful, I think! This little sailor constructed of two real walnuts for head and body, metal rods, pipe cleaners for arms and neck, and wooden dowels for legs was made in 1935 by Mid Land Novelty Co., Inc in St. Louis, Missouri. I really love his baby blue and white painted sailor's outfit, complete with red anchor on his chest and "USA" on his hat, plus that kerchief around his neck and those big eyes that seem to be