Fabulous Carved Folk Art Man and Boat with Moveable Arms and Rudder handheld counter with a great sheen and

with a great sheen and smoothness from use and age

but it is in overall very good condition and quite a remarkable object

I'm not sure if these wonderful tiny carved wooden spoons were made for a dollhouse or what

complete with pin cushion on the underside of the lid

what a great thing to stash a few things inside for safe keeping

Fabulous Carved Folk Art Man and Boat with Moveable Arms and Rudder handheld counter with a great sheen andThis is one that you really want to see up close and hold in your hands to fully appreciate the warmth and charm it is dripping with! The little whittled figure at the rear of the barge is very lovingly done, with pins at the shoulders to allow one to move his arms (gently) up and down, and curiously, a snap glued to the top of his head, I assume just as a hat! I have a feeling the rudder beside him was the maker's proudest accomplishment, carefully