Friday, May 30, 2014

Tin work


Before plastic molding took over, tinsmiths made a lot of items for household use.  This matchbox holder is a good example.  I found it at a thrift store for 50 cents, covered with several coats of sloppy paint. Stripped back to its original galvanized steel, it shows beautiful metal joints along with a lovely, marbled patina.

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