19th Century Public School Certificates of Merit charming carving visible in a few spots

visible in a few spots

The little arms resting on the edge of the tub and outstretched legs make this little lion appear to be wonderfully relaxed

Pretty perfect

the timeless gestures of the farmers and housewives

A super pair of vintage candlestick holders with a super retro feel

19th Century Public School Certificates of Merit charming carving visible in a few spotsI think these are just wonderful, and who doesn't know someone who could use a little recognition of their merits?! These were awarded to a young "Master Charley Geoppinger" in the late 1870s or so by a couple of different teachers two of them for a hundred merits, one for twenty, one for 15 and two for three. I believe these would have been saved to either cash in for some prize, reward, or further honor, but I am not certain precisely what. I really