19th Century Sailor Made Carved Hand Finial (Likely for Wax Seal Stamp) carved wooden handle and the coin opening feeds

and the coin opening feeds coins through only through the right slot

joined by bent wires and painted silver many years ago —which has mellowed quite nicely

With a custom stand that suits it perfectly

It was quite carefully constructed

The figures are a bit curious too--often scrimshawed pieces were made as love tokens

19th Century Sailor Made Carved Hand Finial (Likely for Wax Seal Stamp) carved wooden handle and the coin opening feedsWith threaded end, this hand would have been carved as the handle for a wax seal, I believe, or possibly a pointer. The form of a clenched fist was a fairly common one for sailor whaler carved finials, whether made as handles for seals or, larger, for canes. Found along with the scrimshawed ruler and busk fragment listed separately, and I think just a wonder of a little thing. C. Mid 19th century. 1 5 8" l x 5 8" x 3 8". There is an imperfection