Stanley Tools Stanlo L500 Modular Metal Construction Set, 1930s bisque ceramics with exposed red heart and

with exposed red heart and that gorgeous black and white patterned skirt

though it would be pretty great for holding lipsticks

and for me makes this about the most tender and heartfelt whimsy that I've seen

Very good vintage condition--I'd guess it dates from the 1930s or 40s--with a nice warm patina

2 5/8" across at bristles

Stanley Tools Stanlo L500 Modular Metal Construction Set, 1930s bisque ceramics with exposed red heart andI'm not especially good at envisioning elaborate structures to build with legos and the like, but the fantastic colors and design of this c. 1930s Stanlo set made it way too cool to pass by. I've learned there were a number of different Stanlo sets produced, including at least one that featured a motor all preceding the Erector set. Apparently, they never quite caught on, and now are pretty rare to find after spending a little time building with this