Paper Thin Beautiful Antique Brass Architect's Alphabet Stencil Set (Set K) tigers which to use as intended

which to use as intended is to precurse its ultimate demise

There are a few old creamy white paint spatters on the top and edge of the shelf

which feel rather as if still waving in the water and also remind me a bit of Rorschach ink blots

largest measure 7 x 4 1/2"

with one larger window/door on one of the sides

Paper Thin Beautiful Antique Brass Architect's Alphabet Stencil Set (Set K) tigers which to use as intendedMy photos do no real justice, but I find these SO beautiful, paper thin and shining like liquid gold in the light. I purchased these from a seller in England, and believe they came from the estate of an architect. I'm listing a few complete alphabet sets, in different fonts. Finely made, and completely useful still, though also completely worthy of framing should one be so included. This set, which has a bit of a circus carnivalesque feel, comes with