Antique Hand Carved Painted FOLK ART Man WithGoatee, Sewing Thread Winder

  
Antique Hand Carved Painted FOLK ART Man W/Goatee, Sewing Thread Winder. Interesting and unusual antique hand carved folk art sewing tool measuring about 3 tall. Featuring a tiered and pierced base with carved disk collar and the head of a stylized man with strong hand painted features and a goatee, I believe this is a figural thread winder. It was absolutely frozen together, and would not turn or open, but I managed to pry it apart so you can see the design - I'm assuming it is a thread winder based on the column mounted into the wood base within the interior and the drilled holes around the sides - the disk forms the lid or top and the head forms the finial. Condition is lovely with no damage other than a bit of paint wear to one side of the face and hairline from holding while opening, and a tiny round chip or flaw on one side of the carved base as shown.

This is an early piece - design is so unusual and striking - the center column and wood insert can only be removed with a strong hand by pushing it through the opening in the base - it needs to fit back together exactly right in order to seat completely into the holder - same concept for the collar or lid which needs to be positioned exactly right to seat completely over the column onto the base - the head finial simply seats over the small pin, but can be removed with ease. Hoping someone will see the potential for display - wonderful addition to any antique sewing collection - a one of a kind folk art piece! Please note - I put it back together and will send it as such - can't promise you will be able to take it apart again - needs a strong hand and gentle persuasion - it stands just find for display. If questions, please contact me - thanks!

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