Antique Miller Brothers Co. Ink Eraser no parking singly or in groups

singly or in groups

I think this old catcher's mitt is such a gorgeous sculptural object

Perhaps he was a sailing instructor

somehow ultimately finding its way to a antique shop in Lawrence

from whatever materials they had at hand--but my guess is that this small lidded box is an example

Antique Miller Brothers Co. Ink Eraser no parking singly or in groupsI didn't know what this was when I found it, but thought it was a beautiful tool so scooped it up. There's a mark on the blade for Miller Brothers, and I believe it is an "ink eraser," a handy tool to use along with an ink pen when practicing one's Spencerian calligraphy! 19th century or very early 20th century I believe and really in excellent condition, with a beautifully shaped hardwood handle and steel blade. 5 11 16" l x 5 8" w.