SOLD Heart in Corner, Wonderful 19th Drafting/Carpenter's Square with Cutout and Rich Patina vintage folk then painted in soft blue

then painted in soft blue

or a pretty bowl for assorted treats

36 pages filled front and back with just a couple of exceptions

which made the Color Cubes I love so much--so the excellent graphics on this "Missionary Puzzle" are no real surprise

I personally had no real idea what it was when I found this piece

SOLD Heart in Corner, Wonderful 19th Drafting/Carpenter's Square with Cutout and Rich Patina vintage folk then painted in soft blueSometimes I think I should make a list of all of the collections I would devote myself to building it I had the time and means and, perhaps most importantly, space! Beautiful antique wooden tools (especially measuring tools) would be one, antique tools incorporating hearts would be another, and here a bridge between the two. And an intimate feeling object that just feels great to hold in one's hand. I presume the heart cutout served the function of