Sculptural Old Brass Boat Hook The Modern House in America which that same year had

which that same year had changed its name from Liggett & Myers to The Liggett Group

I think this is the sort of frame that could make for some really wonderful formal and/or conceptual pairings with whatever it frames up

perfectly punctuated by the tightly wound gold thread and pink ribbon at the center of the top

which are super cheerful

with a light center crease  and a tiny bit of light foxing at upper right

Sculptural Old Brass Boat Hook The Modern House in America which that same year hadThis boat hook just struck me as a satisfying object, like a tabletop modernist sculpture when stood straight up, making me think of Henry Moore and looking a bit like a tall one armed figure. It would once have fit onto a long handle at the end; now there is a wooden plug at that end that makes a good base for standing it. Great patina and super nice to hold in one's hand. 7 3 8 x 3 w, the plus measures 1 1 4 in diameter. A couple of surface chips as