Mid-Century Valenti Italian Blue Enamel Kitchen Canisters 4th edition The bowl measures 9 1/2”

The bowl measures 9 1/2” across at widest and 5 1/2” tall

I thought this lovely old darning ball needed a spot to sit

They’ve definitely seen some coffees — and perhaps some cocktail hours as well - but I find them all the more endearing for the wear

Signed with what looks like "Jani" and stamped "Brandon Stoneware" - a pottery studio in Brandon

Mr Toko and his sons thus go off to dig mice

Mid-Century Valenti Italian Blue Enamel Kitchen Canisters 4th edition The bowl measures 9 1/2”These cheerful blue enamel kitchen canisters with wooden lids were produced by Valenti, Italy in the 1960s and have become fairly iconic. This set actually includes a bonus canister for instant coffee in addition to the four others that nest one inside the next: flour, sugar, coffee and tea. Around the perimeter of each canister, in alternating white and red stylized text (in relief) are the names of each product in various languages. Super striking