J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener including what I believe is

including what I believe is the edition number

could be put to use as a sifter or strainer

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

The small vessel is made of high-fire porcelain coated with brown slip and incised

as is exemplified on one of the two sleeves

J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener including what I believe isPhotos 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