Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel handmade valentine but I can't discern the

but I can't discern the rest of the letters

Very nicely made and in perfect condition

4 1/2" long x 3 3/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide

or a couple of white blooms

Allen Brothers c. 1871 Beautiful Large Brass Stencil Wheel handmade valentine but I can't discern theI've found a couple of these wonderful old brass stencil wheels over time, and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things. This early one, with an 1871 patent, is just about the best I've seen, still in excellent condition but with a gorgeous patina, and completely useable should one want to put it to work again. There were a few different sizes and variations of these made; this is the largest I believe, including all the