Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase credited as the originator of

credited as the originator of Oaxacan "alebrijes"  wooden animal carvings

coarse horsehair bristles (with just a few lighter mixed in)

I'd guess it dates to the late 19th or early 20th but am not entirely certain

The top of the box seems to have met the tip of many blades

Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase credited as the originator ofI really love all manner of old turned wooden cups and goblets, even better when they have a whimsy element, as with the two "captive" rings on the stem of this one. I'm thinking this one would might a nice cup for dice throwing, which would cause the whimsy rings to rattle a bit while shaking, surely bringing good luck! 5 3 16" tall x 2 5 8" across at base. The wood, walnut I'd guess, shows age and a couple of tiny chips around the lip, and there are