KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil cat hooks The piece measures 15x19” including

The piece measures 15x19” including wood frame (no glass)

It will stand on end if learned against a wall or something

beautifully preserved and complete

I like its simplicity

Renderings of pipes always make me think of Magritte

KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil cat hooks The piece measures 15x19” includingI come across a fair number of old stencils cut for painting apple barrels or crates, but this KING stencil transcends its origins, and as a lover of found language, how to resist? Plus the brass shines like gold. A gift fit for a king, I'd say and good in all sorts of contexts. Stamped (embossed) Rod A Bachelor, Portland, Maine at upper left corner, late 19th c. I believe. 6 5 8" x 2 3 4", good antique condition, nice patina to the brass, with