Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box Along the left edges of

Along the left edges of the backsides are button closures

but also as the evocation of two bodies pressed snugly up against one another when placed side by side

then negative space for the other

My guess is that the bottom of the ashtray was once the printing plate used by Squire to produce business or calling cards

Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box Along the left edges ofThis is the most beautiful clothes pin I think I've ever seen. And it is oversized, making it feel all the more a special object. I'd probably use it on my desk to hold a pile of clippings or drawings together, or it would certainly make for a very elegant way to seal a big bag of potato chips! 7" long x 5 8" wide x 1 2" deep and in excellent condition, with just very light wear. I'd guess it dates to the very early 20th century.