Antique Brass Stencil Dial, 1868/71 Patent Date frog pattern above which one rooster is

above which one rooster is precisely perched--one assumes the first prize winner

intent on teaching French vocabulary to her children--makes me very happy

plus some brown paper adhered to him in a few spots (I have not tried to peel it away)--all of which seem to match the soulful

both of which I'm listing separately

to block her husband's departure

Antique Brass Stencil Dial, 1868/71 Patent Date frog pattern above which one rooster isI'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