C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty mid-century trivet I think of painted lobster

I think of painted lobster claws like this as coastal New England's answer to British vertebrae bone painted in the likeness of John Wesley

the head and upper body are of good quality felt

Plus dangling locks of sorts on either end

its two openings make for fun with flowers

I think better to place these on a pedestal though

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty mid-century trivet I think of painted lobsterOne of three engravings I am listing, c. 1800 or perhaps a little earilier, all from the same volume, which I have not identified. This one I love for the curvaceous shapes of those vessels, many quite biomorphic, and together making chemistry seem pretty sexy! Good words too: Pellican, Ingot, Muffle, Crucible, Retort, Receiver, etc. 16 1 4 x 9 1 4. Very good antique condition, no tears or creases, just some age toning mostly around the edges of the