C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter This little sailor--constructed of two

This little sailor--constructed of two real walnuts for head and body

Plus the pewter walnuts themselves are just great objects

tapering forms giving them an architectural feel

The boat is not attached to the bottom

which take some thought to arrange into their proper orders

C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter This little sailor--constructed of twoI love this thing so much, though I have not been able to figure out the purpose of this particular hook, and what C. W. Brooks would done with it clearly a great many times. (My best guess might be something related to working with leather? I would love to know; if you know, please share!) I just find it super satisfying how the hook fits perfectly in its niche, and then the cover slides flush over it, and I might think the point of the hook itself