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especially things like initials carved in the frames and old make-do repairs
from whiskers to tail
I believe these were made by Knightsbridge
The rendering (which I purchased in its original--ugly--frame
Collection of Antique Bodkins, Presumed Sailor Made Indonesian nutcracker especially things like initials carvedI purchased this whole lot from a great dealer in my neck of the woods, and just love looking at them all together in all of their variation. Used for making lace, making holes in fabric or leather, and many other seamstress tasks, bodkins were often made by sailors as gifts to bring home for mothers and sisters and sweethearts. I believe these date to the 19th century and represent a mix of ivory and whale bone. Three of them are carved with
