Lot 204 - Antique Brass Stencil Reading “No Trespassing On The Ground — John Young,” 14-3/4" x 9-3/4"

Lot 204 - Antique Brass Stencil Reading “No Trespassing On The Ground — John Young,” 14-3/4" x 9-3/4"Antique heavy gauge brass stencil cut with the warning text No Trespassing On The Ground and the name John Young beneath. Likely produced for repeated use in marking property boundaries, fences, or posted signage, with the personal name indicating a private landowner rather than a generic commercial issue. Surface shows oxidation, darkened patina, scratches, and wear consistent with age, handling, and outdoor or workshop use.

" All levers functional though some require drawer adjustment

It features a very nice trade mark on the front

and the Bay of Biscay

Minor chipping around bottom rim

but unfortunately that spool is missing

Skeleton cut out: 10" W x 13" H

1 troy ounces and bares the name Shreve

again as a sailor surrounded by women in matching dresses and hats smiling toward the camera

The book was published by the M

looks like the moon or sun

and minor cracking throughout

Pre-Auction Notes: heavy wear to box including a wonky door that won't quite stay closed