Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel graphic cards There is one split running

There is one split running verticality down the center of either short side

weighty little object  that provokes

And when turned over on his back

There is also hook on the back for hanging

I've found a few other old French hand-painted souvenir boxes

Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel graphic cards There is one split runningI've found a couple of these wonderful old brass stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This early one, with an 1871 patent, is just about the best I've seen, still in excellent condition but with a gorgeous patina, and completely useable should one want to put it to work again. There were a few different sizes and variations of these made; this is the largest I believe, including all the