Battered Old Electric Fence Sign Mounted to Wood Block Vytacil 1970s drawing ) I understand from the

) I understand from the seller that this was found in a 1840's book in the attic of a very old estate--I love the image of that discovery

and since it's easy to wash I might use it on occasion as a little lidded serving dish for something warm and delicious

Ball in cage 1 5/8" t x 1 1/16" w & d

and I've collected--and sold-a lot of bud vases

in a beautiful brownstone erected by Washburn's grandfather and grandmother

Battered Old Electric Fence Sign Mounted to Wood Block Vytacil 1970s drawing ) I understand from theIts the wear and rusting to this c. 1950s 60s electric fence sign that makes it for me, giving a sense that it itself was zapped more than a few times. And, of course, I like signs that lend themselves to creative contextual use this one useful for hanging or placing at the border of a zone one might not want others; a more interesting alternative to "private"! 8 1 4" x 4" x 5 8" as mounted to wood block via nice bit fat nails.