Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel bluebird figurine making for a pair of

making for a pair of striking and delightful boxes great for jewelry

I'd guess maybe 1930s or 40s

6 3/8" across at lip

I’m getting really drawn into the world of 19th century English drawings

which unfold to reveal a velveteen interior designed to hold Singer sewing machine attachments

Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel bluebird figurine making for a pair ofI've found a couple of these wonderful old stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This very early one, with 1868 and 1871 patent dates, is just about the best I've seen, and looks to combine (pretty unusually from what I've seen) a copper wheel with a rotating brass arm. It is in excellent condition with a gorgeous patina, and completely useable should one want to put it to work again. There