Suzanne Rheinstein's alternate use of these old blue-and-white pierced cricket boxes as votives is, to me, quite inspired. They must look magical at night, whether used indoors or on a patio. So maybe this will give you something new to look for the next time you are in an antique shop. I'm definitely going to inquire about them when I find myself in an Asian store. (Click to enlarge and enjoy the details.)
[Image is from Designing Women: Interiors By Leading Style-Makers]
15 comments:
These totally remind me of my grandma. She told me what they were for as a child and I was flabbergasted that anyone would want a bug for a pet. I'm thinking that votives are a much better use for them.
Jiminy Cricket, makes me want one of those boxes for a fishing adventure. We used to use crickets as bait.
If I were a cricket, one of those silver boxes would be my bait. I can hear the cricket symphony playing...
cricket, cricket...!
Hi Sarah, glad these remind you of your grandmother. I think there are some key scenes in The Last Emperor where, as a child, the emperor plays with a cricket -- I'm still learning about this.
Patricia -- I forgot about Jiminy Cricket when I put this together :)
This is an absolutely fabulous idea! So gorgeous!
Pretty Things -- glad you like this idea!
I remember having little pierced brass ones as a child... but I think using them for votives are a much more clever use for them.
Meg -- do you still have them? I bet they are very elegant.
I must have this book - especially if it contains this image with Le Lac used so beautifully. Swoon.
Patricia -- yes, Margaret Russell did such a good job with this one and the Rheinstein breakfast room/library -- esp. this incarnation -- should be in your collection.
What an inspired idea! Many cricket boxes are all wood however, including the one I own, Now I need to search out a ceramic one...
Ulla --- thanks for letting us know that many are wood, (I think maybe bone too) that's a helpful point.
these boxes are gorgeous ! And I love the chinese aesthetic
What an interesting piece of history. I may borrow a cricket and experiment with this sound in our home one night. The offspring will get a kick out of that. Need to find a cricket box....
Yes, kids would be fascinated by this :)
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