Samuel Gifford 1831 Writing and Calligraphy Practice School Notebook pottery signed Maya It measures 11 5/16" wide

It measures 11 5/16" wide x 8 1/2" tall x 7/8" deep

The label on the lid of the box has been scraped away and Table Croquet printed in red marker on the box's back side

This is a vintage bowl by Don Williams

what a fantastic shelf

which I think this guy most definitely is

Samuel Gifford 1831 Writing and Calligraphy Practice School Notebook pottery signed Maya It measures 11 5/16" wideI have long been eyeing antique school notebooks, both relating to the study of math and writing penmanship, and finally found a lovely set of five of them from a seller in England, which I am listing individually. This one I think is my very favortite amount them, of a Samuel Gifford studying at Mr. Heale's Academy in Sherborne, dating to 1831. I find this exquisitely beautiful, and rather awe inspiring for the fineness of the penmanship, augmented