Greeting Cards for All Occasions, Good in Many Contexts c. 1940s Tin Sign black pottery vase They are early 19th century

They are early 19th century bone "teetotems"--used for games

if facing it) and a little bit of aging to the finish on the top of the sides (which looks a bit like crackling

but found nothing

perhaps an earlier draft of our heroine

Greeting Cards for All Occasions, Good in Many Contexts c. 1940s Tin Sign black pottery vase They are early 19th centuryC. 1940s 50s I believe, and probably the topper to a display rack, with a narrow lip along the bottom edge. For me, there is a sort of instant cheer that goes along with the thought of having a greeting card ready for any occasion that might present itself; this seems the right one for the perpetual problem solver, ready to meet the moment however is required! 13 5 8" x 4 3 8". General aging and rusting to the surface as evident.