Ives & Company Paper Litho Over Wood "Soldier" Pins - Sold Individually vintage flat weave rug I believe it dates to

I believe it dates to the first half of the 20th century

which I don't think detract

especially ones with moving parts

and the end of the handle has a hole for stringing a wire or ribbon through if one is inclined (as I would be) to hang this beauty on the wall

And this lovely set of seven hand thrown stoneware plates

Ives & Company Paper Litho Over Wood "Soldier" Pins - Sold Individually vintage flat weave rug I believe it dates toWhile it would certainly be wonderful to have a complete (very rare) set of these old Ives and Company "Military Ten Pins," I think just as singles they are pretty terrific, and even better as a pair. Hard to beat mustachioed faces topped with red bowler hats, and those brass buttoned coats! They are made of turned and painted wood with colorful chromolithographed paper decoration and tapered "legs" screwed to wood bases. Patented May 5, 1885," I have