Antique Accounting Green Eyeshades antique doll The base of the anvil

The base of the anvil measures 6

This piece has been left as is with the addition of a polyurethane clear coat to preserve the character of this piece

the wood finish has begun to wear on its feet

5"W x 10"D x 9"H

The sign reads "Finest work sock you can buy

Antique Accounting Green Eyeshades antique doll The base of the anvilRare eyeglass variant of the standard banker or dealer visor (known as a green eyeshade) Green eyeshades are a type of visor that were worn most often from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century by accountants, telegraphers, copy editors, and others engaged in vision intensive, detail oriented occupations to lessen eye strain due to early incandescent lights and candles, which tended to be harsh (the classic banker's lamp had a green shade for