Hugely Empathetic Antique Beeswax Creature (Boar?) for Waxing Thread ready made the latter of which has

the latter of which has alligatored in an excellent way

Nice old dry wood patina

I've seen handled bowls of this form described as mortars

an art connected to small devotional images which had its origin in France in the 13th century and similarly incorporated the use of paper lace and other embellishment

This sifting or winnowing basket

Hugely Empathetic Antique Beeswax Creature (Boar?) for Waxing Thread ready made the latter of which hasThis guy! The dealer I purchased him from described him as a boar, though perhaps her's a hedgehog with matted bristles, or who knows? but what a homely charmer! I believe he would have been used for waxing thread in sewing (strengthening the thread and making it easier to use) and clearly he's an old one, with the wax of his face having aged to nearly black. I'd keep him out of the hot sun, but otherwise he should endure for another lifetime. 2 7 8"