1858 Graphite Form and Shading Studies, Sold Individually rare porcelain candle snuffer readily hung from two sturdy

readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long-handled wooden spoons or whatever

These two I believe date from the 1930s or 40s

) Otherwise very good condition

open smoothly and lid closes flush

3 1/8" t x 2 1/2" w x 1 3/4" d

1858 Graphite Form and Shading Studies, Sold Individually rare porcelain candle snuffer readily hung from two sturdySOLD: A + D These formal drawings are dated 1858 (I can't quite read the signature), and seem to me just the right things to stare at what one is in the need of a bit of serenity! Finely executed in graphite on substantial weight drawing paper, all about form and shade achieved through density of line. There's a fifth (labelled E) done by the same person but more about ornament; included in photos. All lovely. A D drawings: paper is 10 7 8" tall.