Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat schomberg ontario There are scratches to the

There are scratches to the surface of the frame

but a sweet one

distinguishable by the forked end

akin to stone lions or sphinx's but finely carved of wood--and most welcoming

and those rhinestone-esque head light and tail lights

Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat schomberg ontario There are scratches to theI've finally figured out that "pinecone" is the term used to describe this sort of textile construction, with overlapping rings of inwardly pointing triangles. I keep wanting to describe it as toothy, and also feathery and I keep thinking "Venus dentata" too, especially with that bright red center!) I've come across just a couple of other mats of this sort over a number of years, and scooped them both up immediately, this one found in Maine. Glorious,