Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box then negative space for the

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but when I spotted this one I had a sense it was a pretty special little thing

Along the left edges of the backsides are button closures

This stoneware vase was hand thrown then pressed on four sides to give it a faceted yet still very organic form

I have found one other Arts & Crafts copper watering can with a silhouette like this one's

Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box then negative space for theThis 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.