Another Beautiful Antique Brass Stencil Wheel, Allen Bros., 1868-1871 Patent captioned postcard 14 15/16" x 9 9/16"

14 15/16" x 9 9/16"

How charming I think she is

Very worn condition (the hand seems to be hanging on ok and might glue back in place but I'm not sure)

Though difficult to photograph

And some kid or kids definitely loved it

Another Beautiful Antique Brass Stencil Wheel, Allen Bros., 1868-1871 Patent captioned postcard 14 15/16" x 9 9/16"I keep scooping up these antique stencil wheels whenever I come across them as I think they're just fantastic things. This is a very early one, with 1868 and 1871 patent dates (stamped on the face not once but twice) as well as a stamp for Allen Bros. Boston, MA, who would have been the distributor. In the case of this one which is in very good shape, with a nice warm, mellow patina to the brass on the face I love the back side as much as the front,