Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) wooden dice A bit of research reveals

A bit of research reveals that it is in fact a Victorian era invalid carriage --I've included an advertisement from the 1890s featuring one very similar

and "the strength of sin is the law" written on a banner swirling around Eve like a snake

Using a thick brush

In good vintage condition

very light in weight but structurally sound and sturdy on its feet

Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) wooden dice A bit of research revealsI'm finding myself drawn to antique emblems of America of late, I think clinging to an optimistic idea of America that seems to rapidly slipping away. I know that this antique shield was made as the escucheon for a door latch. (Now, seems like a good thing to hitch the dog leash to!) I find those incised stars (each one slightly different from the next) and hatched lines really beautiful. And a gorgeous patina too. Heavy for its size, I though at