Copper Cigarette Box with Great Patina functional pottery and remind me of marks

and remind me of marks on mid-century pottery

one color at a time

I love this coffee pot

6 inches square and 1/2 inch thick

Copper Cigarette Box with Great Patina functional pottery and remind me of marksThis beautifully proportioned box I found filled with vintage matchbooks and a few newspaper clippings. Because it is copper and features one smaller and one larger compartment inside, I assume it was made to hold cigarettes on one side and matches on the other, and would guess it dates to the 1930s or 40s. With its handy loop handle on the lid, it would make a great tea caddy as well. I love its staight foward elegance and wonderful patina, and might