Primitive Wooden Mallet desk object Chic and cheerful is this

Chic and cheerful is this vintage Japanese (circa early 1940s) hand-painted ceramic wall pocket in the shape of a duck

" The set includes ink pen

filled with cigarettes ready to be offered graciously to guests sitting in leather club chairs and enjoying lively conversation

The reverse side

used for getting at the smaller spots

Primitive Wooden Mallet desk object Chic and cheerful is thisSo many beautiful old tools in the world, and I think primitive wooden mallets like this one rate high among them. I love its shape and proportions, the worn dark wood, and especially the way the handle comes through the end. Great for pounding the heck out of something, (or just admiring:) 10 3 4 x 4 x 2 7 8". The wood is well worn with some cracking, but that's part of what makes it wonderful.