tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post3745465360086209679..comments2024-03-23T09:18:34.779-07:00Comments on RoadToParnassus: The Cutting Edge: Chinese Lithographed-Tin Box CuttersParnassushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-83777749394576937562012-08-18T12:51:50.254-07:002012-08-18T12:51:50.254-07:00Thanks for letting me know. I thought I had remove...Thanks for letting me know. I thought I had removed the necessity for a password--I had better check this out. Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-71753095456477724512012-08-18T12:50:53.456-07:002012-08-18T12:50:53.456-07:00Hello Jen, The animals are very attractive, and in...Hello Jen, The animals are very attractive, and in fact I am working on a new series of Chinese animals. Thanks for your compliments; I am also looking forward to great photos and ideas as presented on your site. Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-18108446439811383612012-08-18T08:19:36.603-07:002012-08-18T08:19:36.603-07:00You may not know it, but tricky security words are...You may not know it, but tricky security words are required. You can disable that if you go to the comments section of your blog.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-64501424469918181752012-08-18T08:18:09.664-07:002012-08-18T08:18:09.664-07:00These are wonderful! The tiger! The duck! I adore ...These are wonderful! The tiger! The duck! I adore these graphics. Great information. Glad you found me and I found you. I look forward to exploring your blog.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-21629026278488167222012-08-09T21:17:47.506-07:002012-08-09T21:17:47.506-07:00Hi Loi, Although I do have a few pieces, I don&#...Hi Loi, Although I do have a few pieces, I don't actively collect tin, because of the space it takes (miniature tin items like these aren't too bad). I keep telling myself that the larger boxes (tin or otherwise) can be used to store other things, but somehow most of my old boxes I just keep empty.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-46886927895936276052012-08-09T16:51:01.457-07:002012-08-09T16:51:01.457-07:00Hi, Parnassus - I should ask my parents to see if ...Hi, Parnassus - I should ask my parents to see if they recall seeing lithographed tin box cutters in China and Vietnam.<br /><br />I used to have a collection of English printed tinware containers (for tea, biscuits, candy, etc). Many in the form of fancy baskets, buildings, Chinoiserie items, faux inlaid boxes, etc. Looking back, I think many were lithographed. I have sold the collection over the years. I do get the urge to start another collection. Maybe one day....Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-58990106925761720762012-08-09T01:18:13.612-07:002012-08-09T01:18:13.612-07:00Hello Jane and Lance, I think that things Englis...Hello Jane and Lance, I think that things English had (and still have) a status and fashion value in Asia, and were much used in product and company names, similar to the way that American and British products often bear French names. In old photographs, I frequently see English words in street signs, even in situations were there was not likely to be much of an English-speaking clientele.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-2185448881224110722012-08-08T23:20:12.876-07:002012-08-08T23:20:12.876-07:00Hello:
We find these absolutely fascinating, and h...Hello:<br />We find these absolutely fascinating, and have never, as far as we can recall, come across anything like them. Their designs appeal hugely and we can readily understand how they must now be very collectable. It is, as you mention, interesting to note the presence of English on the tins and we wonder if in the past there was an export market for such items.<br /><br />Like you, we rather favour the 'Readster'[sic].Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-670327257151315452012-08-08T23:07:24.518-07:002012-08-08T23:07:24.518-07:00Hello Mark, I have enjoyed several of your posts...Hello Mark, I have enjoyed several of your posts that featured lithographed tin antiques, especially the coffee tin that belonged to your mother. I know what you mean about going back in time to collect; this is more about relishing the history of the objects and seeing them in their original context than picking up bargains.<br /><br />I also love the springing tiger, and how his pose is different from the placid ducks and the comic penguins. (Incidentally, the Tiger photos are of two different knives.)Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-69441958397973097062012-08-08T18:28:15.185-07:002012-08-08T18:28:15.185-07:00Hello, Parnassus,
I am one of those who loves lit...Hello, Parnassus,<br /><br />I am one of those who loves lithographed tins, and your delightful and unusual collection prompts a fantasy I've always had, which is to get into a time machine and collect such items from their own time. My favorite is the last image. I like the posture, the rendering, and those red shadows.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.com