KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil cat hooks It will stand on end

It will stand on end if learned against a wall or something

but this large

I like its simplicity

I have no idea the story behind this one

The wood itself has flex to it

KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil cat hooks It will stand on endI come across a fair number of old stencils cut for painting apple barrels or crates, but this KING stencil transcends its origins, and as a lover of found language, how to resist? Plus the brass shines like gold. A gift fit for a king, I'd say and good in all sorts of contexts. Stamped (embossed) Rod A Bachelor, Portland, Maine at upper left corner, late 19th c. I believe. 6 5 8" x 2 3 4", good antique condition, nice patina to the brass, with