1868 E. L Tarbox, NYC Brass Stencil Dial of Rare 7 Inch Scale Susi Lulaki Varnish finish

Varnish finish

This just struck me as a really satisfying

with the arcs of their necks almost forming a heart and the negative space between the feet and the base rather like a keyhole

upon which he would perform

1868 E. L Tarbox, NYC Brass Stencil Dial of Rare 7 Inch Scale Susi Lulaki Varnish finishI've had a handful of large antique brass stencil dials (of the 14 inch variety), but never have I ever come across a smaller scale one like this, which is especially lovely and almost dainty feeling by comparison for much more precision stenciling! With all of the letters, plus numbers 0 19, cents and $, &, and "No." Super. Dial measures 7: across; 7 7 8 across at rotating plate {framing letter or number to be used.). Turned wooden knob makes it 2 1