Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase The top of the box

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

Found at a fantastic estate sale loaded with mid-century ceramics and other wonderful objects from around the world

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

a wooden stick

Treen Dark Wood Whimsy Goblet cylindrical vase The top of the boxI 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