Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat paintbrush and the arm of the

and the arm of the dial (called the gnomon) I am pretty sure is copper--and both are in excellent condition

which if not to be used as an ashtray

The basketry on all is finely done with sweet grass and ash splint

I tried searching for records of a William Bliss store in Whitman

1840s-1860s

Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat paintbrush and the arm of theI really love this carved and black painted cat, as did someone else, who made the effort to repair a broken front leg, and put tiny pads under a couple of feet. I think the prowling posture is 100% perfect cat, and she's got a really terrific face too. Found in Maine, and with a good amount of age I do believe. 11 3 4" long x 4 1 2" tall x 2 1 8" wide. Front leg repair, and a chip to a back leg as well as a small chip to one ear. Still, she stands