Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin Herend porcelain man or giving pride of place

or giving pride of place to any photo at all

Through all of these carefully laid bits of wood

all in the original box

There is a knick in the wood on the upper right corner and wear in that area

painted brown with a stoke of cream for the belly and dab for the eyes

Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin Herend porcelain man or giving pride of placeThis is the most beautiful clothes pin I think I've ever seen. And it is oversized, making it feel all the more a special object. I'd probably use it on my desk to hold a pile of clippings or drawings together, or it would certainly make for a very elegant way to seal a big bag of potato chips! 7" long x 5 8" wide x 1 2" deep and in excellent condition, with just very light wear. I'd guess it dates to the very early 20th century.