Vintage Cherry Blossom Wooden Polish Bowl with Lid

Description :
This unique wooden lidded bowl was originally crafted to hold Cherry Blossom boot polish, offering a striking blend of utility and ornamentation. Made from lathe-turned wood and intricately hand-etched with floral and figurative motifs, the lid features the image of a woman under a leafy canopy. The bowl’s outer surface is decorated with a carved vine and berry pattern, and the interior is finished in a painted cerulean blue. The bottom retains a partially preserved original paper label for Cherry Blossom Polish, adding historical context to its branding. This piece now serves well as a decorative container or conversation collectible.

Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s–1950s)

Style: Folk Art / Rustic Commercial

Technique: Lathe-turned hardwood, hand-etched detailing, painted interior, applied paper label

Tools Used: Wood lathe, hand carving tools, paintbrushes, adhesive label press

History: Cherry Blossom polish was a household name in boot and shoe care for much of the 20th century. This wooden bowl version is an uncommon packaging type, likely used for promotional or boutique market presentation.

Manufacturer / Maker: Cherry Blossom – Confirmed by original bottom label

Measurements: 5 ½" Ø x 4" T

Suggested Weight: ~1.25 lbs

Item Number : P13134

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Cherry Blossom