Very Beautiful Early Walnut Slate with Carved Monograms, All Corners Mended, Worn Super Smooth beveridge pottery n.s. I'd guess the Mich at

I'd guess the Mich at the bottom may refer to Michigan but am not sure

and there are otherwise some scratches and stains here and there

7 3/8x 4 7/8 in (18

Decorative in the best of ways I think

Super handy for enacting politically inspired puppet shows or just satisfying the desire to manipulate a despot

Very Beautiful Early Walnut Slate with Carved Monograms, All Corners Mended, Worn Super Smooth beveridge pottery n.s. I'd guess the Mich atI probably look at 100 antique slates for every one that I buy, and this is among the most beautiful I've ever found. The frame is walnut I believe, gorgeous rich color and the surface worn super smooth, with beautiful old metal wrap mends to each of the corners. Plus monograms carved deeply into each long end on one side, and long grooves on the other side. So much better in hand; really all about its objecthood, and nice and heavy and very sturdy.