Lovely Antique Carved Cherry and Horn Pie Crimper asian decor with just five tips inside

with just five tips inside

Surely it is based on an old carving

and then "K" and "Q" for the positions of King and Queen

Not quite exactly my usual thing

I love the sculptural quality of this vintage pair of salt and pepper shakers--as  abstract forms

Lovely Antique Carved Cherry and Horn Pie Crimper asian decor with just five tips insideI love an old pie crimper, and the super clean, elegant lines of the handle on this one, carved of cherry I believe, completely sold me on it. Based on the form I might guess earlier than later 19th c. With a carved horn wheel. 5 1 8 l. 5 8 wide and deep handle. 1 1 2 wheel. Very good condition, with a couple of tiny holes in the horn along the perimeter of the wheel, which does not impact smooth rolling. The wood is gorgeous.