Old Yellow Splatterware Small Scalloped Edge Bowls - Set of 5 carved wooden whimsy chain I love interlocking brass stencils

I love interlocking brass stencils

which I'd guess dates to the mid 19th century or so

2 5/8" across at bristles

Arabla Made in Finland on the underside

I find it completely charming

Old Yellow Splatterware Small Scalloped Edge Bowls - Set of 5 carved wooden whimsy chain I love interlocking brass stencilsI'm not quite sure if these are French or Italian, but I'd think one or the other, and I must say it makes me pretty happy just to look at them. They've definitely been around and show a few small chips here and there, but what a great set to cheer up the kitchen. I'd think they were made for baking mini quiche or pot pies or the like, but I think I'd fill them with dips, olives and the like and put them on the table as often as possible! It seems