Extraordinary Antique Bone Spellicans in Original Box wooden dog Very much used and aged

Very much used and aged

7 1/16" wide x 5" tall

8" long x 4 1/4" tall x 1 1/2" wide

I love to think that making this carving is the first thing young Arthur started in the year 1940

The surface of the blonde wood shows some wear

Extraordinary Antique Bone Spellicans in Original Box wooden dog Very much used and agedI have completely fallen in love with Spillikins Spellicans, which I just recently discovered. they were a predecessor to jack straws and pick up sticks, which from what I understand originated in China but became very popular as a parlor game in Victorian England. I found an antique wooden set first, and now these fantastic bone ones, and what incredibly beautiful objects I think they are, as well as fun to play! I think what we have here is actually