Phebe Pusey Phipps' 19th Century Gray Scale Pear, Peach, Cherries Theorem brush collection Last quarter 19th c I

Last quarter 19th c I believe

Quite likely a love token (love spoon)

and signed off with a proper "good bye" and then an H

This great one way sign seems it might have been around long enough to be directing horses and buggies rather than cars

The narrowness of the neck makes one want to be a bit careful carrying it around but is very sound and seems quite sturdy

Phebe Pusey Phipps' 19th Century Gray Scale Pear, Peach, Cherries Theorem brush collection Last quarter 19th c II love an antique watercolor theorem on paper in glorious color, but perhaps this one done in gray scale is even more striking. Nice combination of three juicy fruits all in a row, too. Plus how to resist something done by a girl with such a great name as Phebe Pusey Phipps, who signed it carefully just below, and added a tiny PP between pear and peach (pp as well!) for good measure! 6 1 4" x 5 1 4" and in good condition, with a little toning along