Hand-Stamped Brass Wall Calendar

Hand-forged metal in a raw nickel finish, faceted body on a wide flared base — low and weighted, so a tall taper doesn't tip it. About 3 in tall.

A glass prism cut from old Indian school equipment, holding one stick above a brass tray.

One half polished brass, the other mirrored chrome, with a knurled silver pivot between them. Carbon steel blades, 3.5 in; 7 7/8 in overall. Sharp enough to actually use, good-looking enough to leave out.

Matte black ceramic, stripped down to the shape — a modern read on the early American chamberstick, the handled holder you carried to bed. 4 in across, holds a standard taper. Spot clean; it doesn't like moisture.

Solid brass, refillable, struck against its own shell. Comes with an oil-tanned leather pouch and spare wicks and flints. Ships empty — lighter fluid can't go in the post.

A brass handle cast as a branch, holding a 2.56 in lens. 9.25 in long, made in Uttar Pradesh. Decorative, but it genuinely magnifies.

Six HB cedarwood pencils carrying rose essential oil — the scent is in the wood, not a coating. In a handmade letterpress box; keep it shut between uses or the scent goes. Made in the UK.

Blue cloth over board with silver foil, around 160 pages, 6 x 8.5 in. For people who still write addresses down and expect to keep the book.