Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel handmade valentine 4 1/2" long x 3

4 1/2" long x 3 3/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide

The ball is beautifully crafted of a light and darker wood

Dr Hough of Worcester

with the outcome of the game somehow forecasting which of them would prove the true love

all as documented--one along the exterior of one face

Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel handmade valentine 4 1/2" long x 3I've found a couple of these wonderful old brass stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This early one, with an 1871 patent, is just about the best I've seen, still in excellent condition but with a gorgeous patina, 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