Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel still bank I have found just a

I have found just a couple of other old carved folk art monkeys with a similar construction--seated like this

and a few small tears--I believe the pattern was printed on a sort of film and adhered

which makes it feel all the more satisfying and special

or perhaps the teacher

this bottle whimsy is not a very old one

Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel still bank I have found just aI've found a couple of these wonderful old stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This very early one, with 1868 and 1871 patent dates, is just about the best I've seen, and looks to combine (pretty unusually from what I've seen) a copper wheel with a rotating brass arm. It is in excellent condition with a gorgeous patina, and completely useable should one want to put it to work again. There