Four Sided Antique Silent Slate with Slate Pencil line-drawn bird I especially love the perfectly

I especially love the perfectly round loop at the base of the handle

Fair Liberty Goddess of our Land

The great care invested in painting the clothing on this small carved figure moves me to no end

Very good condition and all the better in person

You know I love old playing cards

Four Sided Antique Silent Slate with Slate Pencil line-drawn bird I especially love the perfectlyIt's not too often I come across one of these double slates with the halves still attached and the perimeter wraps which made them "silent" still well attached all the way around, plus a slate pencil attached with a string to boot. There is a bit of wear to one of the two ribbons making the hinge, which I'd be happy to add a couple of stitches to in order shore it up completely (just let me know), but otherwise it's in great shape. I love the