KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil brass boat hook I think its pretty cool

I think its pretty cool to have things around that connect one to the days of revolution

Structurally all seems to be in good shape

Just a great little studio pottery vase

12 5/8" tall x 8 5/8" wide x 7/16" deep

together creating a delicate sort of field that feels like a 3 dimensional line drawing floating like a cloud above the wooden armature

KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil brass boat hook I think its pretty coolI come across a fair number of old stencils cut for painting apple barrels or crates, but this KING stencil transcends its origins, and as a lover of found language, how to resist? Plus the brass shines like gold. A gift fit for a king, I'd say and good in all sorts of contexts. Stamped (embossed) Rod A Bachelor, Portland, Maine at upper left corner, late 19th c. I believe. 6 5 8" x 2 3 4", good antique condition, nice patina to the brass, with