Antique Brass Stencil Dial, 1868/71 Patent Date antique maths no holes or other issues

no holes or other issues at all

as if to say 'don't you dare try to take my lamb

One more group of vintage wax display food from a larger array I found this week at one of my favorite antique shops in New Hampshire--because it feels the steak and eggs and bacon need to be countered with some veggies

Wonderfully irregular all the way around

Antique Brass Stencil Dial, 1868/71 Patent Date antique maths no holes or other issuesI've found a few of these wonderful old stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This early one, with 1868 and 1871 patent, dates remains in good shape and completely useable should one want to put it to work again. There were a few different sizes and variations of these made; this is the largest I believe, including all the letters and numbers as well as handy extras (lbs, yds, $, etc.) Held