Description

Bring mid-century cottage charm into your kitchen with this vintage hand-painted tinware recipe card box. Crafted from pressed sheet metal coated in a dark black enamel finish, this piece features bright, colorful folk art floral brushwork across the hinged top lid and front panel, complete with daisies and forget-me-nots. Its classic slant-top profile makes it an iconic example of 1940s–1950s American kitchenware and Toleware collectibles (often attributed to regional makers such as Harper J. Ransburg Co. or Nashco Products).

Designed with both storage and everyday cooking in mind, the main compartment easily holds standard 3x5-inch index recipe cards. The front base features a convenient built-in ledge designed to hold your active recipe card at an angle, keeping it elevated off messy countertops while you prepare meals. Additionally, the interior back panel includes two stamped keyhole mounting slots, offering the choice to display it on a wall next to the stove or let it sit free-standing on a counter on its raised bottom feet.

Dimensions:

• Width: 5.25 Inches
• Depth: 3.5 Inches
• Height: 5.25 Inches.

Condition Report

This item is in solid vintage condition with structural integrity throughout. The original metal surface shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age and typical kitchen use, including minor finish scuffs, light oxidation along edges/feet, and gentle paint wear that enhances its authentic period patina. The lid hinge operates smoothly, and the hand-painted floral motifs remain vibrant. Please review all detailed photos for a close-up look at condition prior to bidding.

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