Payson's Indelible Ink Antique Trade Card, Northampton MA wood fired vase with detailed carving on eyes

with detailed carving on eyes and mouth

this one just the right size for one big bloom

A little research reveals that Right Time made a few different hammer toys

at whose estate sale I purchased it

then in 2008 moved back to Manhattan

Payson's Indelible Ink Antique Trade Card, Northampton MA wood fired vase with detailed carving on eyesThe phrase 'indelible ink' makes me happy to begin with, then these two handsome young fellows and great graphics on this c. 1890 Payson's trade card, from Northampton, MA. Bright and crisp and in pretty much perfect condition on the face, with just a bit of pink stain on the reverse. 4 7 8" x 3 3 8".