Old Brass Turning Stencil Wheel watercolor valentine large matte green glazed arts

large matte green glazed arts and crafts pottery vase has an elegant form and tremendous presence

it dates I believe to the 1940s

accomplishing absolutely nothing

not knowing exactly what it was

but none as wonderful as these

Old Brass Turning Stencil Wheel watercolor valentine large matte green glazed artsI had, and quickly sold, one of these before that one with a 1871 patent mark and completely greened patina. This one does not bear a patent mark that I can see and I think may not be quite that old, but still with a lot of years on it for sure. Still totally useable for sign making or all sorts of creative endeavors, but I'd hang it on the wall by a nail otherwise, and just give it a spin now and then! 11" across including moving window; 10 1 4"