Much Loved, Unusually Constructed Antique PA Cricket Stool in Original Green Paint 19th century sketchbook The handle is carved black

The handle is  carved black horn

I've had a few of these little silver overlay perfume bottles in the shop

revealed when one flips that bit up (and so a pretty intricate work of cut paper

Not a super fancy one

Much Loved, Unusually Constructed Antique PA Cricket Stool in Original Green Paint 19th century sketchbook The handle is carved blackAnother week, another great old stool, because they're infinitely useful, and I can't pass a good one by. This one I purchased from a dealer couple from Bucks County, PA, where they found it. Just the sort I look for great lines, lots of nails, much loved, best green paint. And a bit of an unusual construction to this one, with the most subtle suggestion of feet cut into the bottom of the short sides, and a thin horizontal piece of wood running along