Old (Previously Enameled) Cast Iron Spittoon with Great Rusty Surface asian cranes Some wear to the box

Some wear to the box including a stain and  "Peterson" written on the front

Some aging to the brass and to the back side

is plenty large to command a shelf

Ink and pencil on rag paper

Old (Previously Enameled) Cast Iron Spittoon with Great Rusty Surface asian cranes Some wear to the boxTo my eye just a gorgeous surface on this old spittoon, the product I believe of losing the entirety of its previously enameled surface, combined with lots of rusting. And the form of it is excellent too. My ideal vision would be to see it filled with fresh cut roses or peonies, but there is a bit of erosion around the bottom rim such that it may leak a bit when filled, so a liner or a smaller vessel set inside would be needed, or fill with dried