SOLD Heart in Corner, Wonderful 19th Drafting/Carpenter's Square with Cutout and Rich Patina woman flying as it allows the eye

as it allows the eye to travel south without coming to a stop

They reference classic styles of imperial porcelain

early 20th c I believe

and in a nice brass mount

and reached the height of their popularity in the form of veiled vestal virgins in the mid 19th c

SOLD Heart in Corner, Wonderful 19th Drafting/Carpenter's Square with Cutout and Rich Patina woman flying as it allows the eyeSometimes I think I should make a list of all of the collections I would devote myself to building it I had the time and means and, perhaps most importantly, space! Beautiful antique wooden tools (especially measuring tools) would be one, antique tools incorporating hearts would be another, and here a bridge between the two. And an intimate feeling object that just feels great to hold in one's hand. I presume the heart cutout served the function of