Bell System Vintage Aluminum Goggles Case towel pewter shell game MA mansion at the estate

MA mansion at the estate sale of a former Hollywood actress

On the bottom are triangular slabs in each corner

and I especially love the topple

in Japanese--made of native clay and known for its bold designs

fantastic borders of tightly packed hearts and triangles with tiny crosses on top

Bell System Vintage Aluminum Goggles Case towel pewter shell game MA mansion at the estateThis vintage aluminum Bell System Goggles case, c. 1940s 50s, is terrific looking and super cool. It once would have held a pair of safety goggles, I imagine used by technicians working for the telephone company. The case reminds me of a bit of a submarine, somehow calling Jules Verne to mind, and also of a blimp, and it's got a great, satisfying snap closure that adds to the feeling that this is an indestructible thing! Perfect for carrying swimming