SPY, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil faux wood grain The bowl of the spoon

The bowl of the spoon features a lightly carved flower and vine pattern on both front and back

and which I had to hold on to for a bit to enjoy

Just a great little studio pottery vase

especially that S and E

SPY, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil faux wood grain The bowl of the spoonI'm not so much interested in old apple crate stencils for their own sake, but rather ones bearing evocative words, which also happen to be varieties of apples, with SPY being a perfect case in point! All sorts of interesting contexts to hang this one in, perhaps right next to the binoculars! 7 x 3 1 16" and in good antique condition, clearly much used, with darkening to the surface of brass.