Antique Tole Painted "My Girl" Tin Cup folk art cake it seems that it might

it seems that it might be pyrography

I assume meant to serve as a letter opener

I'd guess it is a mix of different sorts of wrappers that were used

I'd pour them into a pretty bowl and keep it nearby

It seems there is often a conflation of spatterware

Antique Tole Painted "My Girl" Tin Cup folk art cake it seems that it mightLots of its original red paint left on this 19th century tole painted tin cup, with "MY GIRL" stenciled in gold. I like how the lettering plays across the combination of matte red paint and shiny tin surface, where the paint has worn away, giving "my girl" a certain elusiveness! Very sweet. 2 5 8" in diameter; 3 1 2" across at handle; 2 1 8" tall. Paint loss as evident but very good antique condition, no notable dings or other issues. Interior is in