Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel bluebird figurine which unfold to reveal a

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

I think the wood is walnut

but a nice object I think

As one would imagine was the aspiration of its maker

Beautiful Copper and Brass 1868/1871 Patented Stencil Wheel bluebird figurine which unfold to reveal aI'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