Little Old Carved Clothes Pin Man stained wood whimsey The top latch on the

The top latch on the front opens to reveal two interior trays (and an underside of the lid that is as ornately decorated as the exterior

which are much of what makes it great

but have found other examples made this way

but in fact I learned he was quite a renowned carver and maker

Little Old Carved Clothes Pin Man stained wood whimsey The top latch on theI love a world in which every object is fodder for carving, and I'll never say no to a sweet little carved clothes pin man! With what look to me like graphite enhancing the eyes, and a little red paint on the mouth, and with some nice age to it for sure. 4 1 2" x 3 4" x 1 2" and in very good condition.