Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor serving vessel it works summer to winter

it works summer to winter and with everything--I think it would be the perfect piece to wear with jeans and a t-shirt while throwing a pot or with a breezy linen dress to a farm-to-table dinner

with a few minor dings/scratches to the surface of the wood

this bowl was hand thrown

I love how hushed this scene feels

the lip of the planter is folded down to conceal whatever wire or rope would be strung to hang it

Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor serving vessel it works summer to winterAdmittedly, I'm a real sucker for these sorts of things, but look at how much effort went into that cap and blue wool sailor's suit, and hand painting the eyelashes on that bright eyed clothespin face! All he needs is a ship! I've found some clothespin sailors, but no others quite like him. I'd guess maybe 1940s or so, but am not completely sure. Overall, here's in good shape, with a little wear to the shoulders of his coat. It does appear he was