J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener and knowing that it came

and knowing that it came from the estate of a very prolific artist makes it easy to imagine that the trusty set of tools inside have lived a very active life

Her teachers included Stig Lindberg

I pulled this stunning 1940s Japanese hand painted porcelain vase out of the crumbling barn attic of a man who had served in Japan during WWII—amazingly

as is exemplified on one of the two sleeves

could be put to use as a sifter or strainer

J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener and knowing that it camePhotos are not doing justice to this c. 1940s "Admirals" cigar chest, created by J. T Swann Company in Tampa, Florida. The two drawer box features dovetailed corners on the back side, and a hole at the center of the back, which would make for easy mounting on the wall. I am not certain of the wood it may be cherry; there is more warmth and golden ness to the finish than is coming across in the photos, and also more of a sheen. A really lovely and