Self Reflexive Old Hand-painted Paint Sign on Wood antique general store I believe these were produced

I believe these were produced in the 1930 or 1940s

There are small nubs on opposite sides of the vessel to which a handle likely once was attached

and really sweet

Carved of one piece of wood

Self Reflexive Old Hand-painted Paint Sign on Wood antique general store I believe these were producedI'm not sure whether this sign once stretched longer than it does now, but it strikes me as just right the way it is, including for the bit of wood extending at top left, and some more at right, elongating the already elongated "T". A perfect self declaration of its own materiality, and I think the lettering is very full of life. 16 l x 3 13 16 t x 1 1 4 d. All sorts of wonky but sturdy and stable and would hang great from just a small hanger added to