the gray and brown I believe are painted and etched hardwood
it might have been used for holding something live that might have the capacity to jump out
Signed by the artist on front (Hacques
Upjohn in a high Victorian gothic style--had just recently been completed (1879)
with a satisfying scale and weight--a pleasure to use but also nice just sitting on the shelf
Long Life and Success to the Farmer, c. 1830s Excellent Condition Handpainted Transferware Mug model train scale the gray and brown IHard to imagine packing more onto the surface of a mug that is the case with this one! And, as the growing season comes into swing, a great one for raising a mug full to one's favorite farmer! C. 1830s, British, I want to guess Sunderland but am not completely sure, transfer with hand painting, and this one in mint condition. I really love the tools floating everywhere, and animals along the bottom (including little pig hidden in the green) and then