Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box with its graphic black cut-out

with its graphic black cut-out appearance

a great form and crisp pop of color

and the sides are joined by tiny brass nails

Three postmarks on reverse

It measures 9 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" deep x 8 1/4" tall

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box with its graphic black cut-outThere were a number of different makers of "Eye Ointment" in late 19th century England, meant to cure all sorts of eye diseases, and leaving behind some wonderful jars and graphics. This little vessel I believe may have been an advertising giveaway, and I believe meant to catch the liquid from an eye wash. In addition to the fantastic graphics, I love the form of it, looking like a miniature bourdaloue, and so of course also making me think of