Yosemite Sam Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop

Yosemite Sam Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's ShopThis vintage traditional tattoo acetate stencil comes from the estate of old school tattoo artist Col. William L. Todd who worked alongside partner Bob Shaw at the world famous Bert Grimm's Tattoo Studio at Nu Pike in Long Beach California starting in 1973. This hand etched stencil is one of a kind. It was acquired from Col. Todd's son, Larry, from his personal collection of his father's effects from Bert Grimm's shop. Please see the attached letter

cracks or breaks

and staining to the cloth body

Here is a great vintage TV lamp in the likeness of an old time convertible automobile

A beastly bulldog sits over Hanley's name in bright red block letters

simply move the knurled switch on the right side of the machine (see photographs)

The leather on the handle is somewhat worn

and this sugar bowl and creamer are no exception

Main Street

or can be enjoyed and loved as is

though there is a small chip on the underside of the lid

It is in lovely condition with some minor signs of wear in the marble and some wear in the gold paint on the elephant

likely to represent the beheading of Goliath