Hand-carved Old Wooden Donut Turner corkscrew I believe this clown dates

I believe this clown dates to the 1940s or so

but average about 5/8" across

This lovely matte green glazed mission style vessel would be terrific as a planter or cachepot

square shoulders

) I love these props just on their own though (especially that great yellow stool

Hand-carved Old Wooden Donut Turner corkscrew I believe this clown datesWhen I purchased this piece, it was tagged as a donut turner; I'd never seen one before, but indeed it looks like it be great for dipping donuts in a frier. I love it just an object, with this long, beautfully arching arm and wonderful bulb like form carved at the end of the strait handle. It's definitely been used for something, as the wood on the arm is darker and smooth really beautiful I'd guess from dipping in grease. Use it as pointer, or a