Carved Old Wooden Whimsey with Blow Hole and Spinning Wheel great gift I have to think this

I have to think this sweet hand-carved corkscrew was inspired by the somewhat iconic modern brass cat shaped corkscrew by Austrian designer Richard Rohac

The shoe is impressed/embossed with what I believe is known as a "Daisy & Button" design

making for easy hanging

and badger brushes are especially suited for painting on glass and ceramic

I think perhaps they may have been inspired by the famous 1810 match between Tom Cribb & Tom Molyneux

Carved Old Wooden Whimsey with Blow Hole and Spinning Wheel great gift I have to think thisA curious little whimsey, unlike any other I've seen. One on side are two holes blowing through the top one sets the hand carved little wheel spinning, fast! On the opposite long side is a sliding panel, like on a slide top box, which opens just to reveal nothing really, just enough space to put maybe a secret note or photo inside. The wood is worn and aged and the wheel looks slightly crooked, but structurally its all in great shape and really a cool