Great Old Copper Painted Tin Presumed Map Sleeve carved boy the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)

the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)

The painterly red collar

it is stable and the panel itself sound and sturdy

Perfect on the counter filled with fresh fruit or veggies

Great Old Copper Painted Tin Presumed Map Sleeve carved boy the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)I aways grab metal sleeves like this when I find them (not very often!) as they're excellent to throw in the car or flea market bag when one is out hoping always! to find old drawings and prints. It's definitely old, and oblong rather than round I assume made for military use holding maps but unusual in form. At 16 inches it's an easy one to carry around, so I think it's just right, and the lid slides on easily and holds tightly closed to well protect