C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter Some ingrained dirt

Some ingrained dirt

tapering forms giving them an architectural feel

very structurally sound and with a nice patina

Plus the pewter walnuts themselves are just great objects

This little sailor--constructed of two real walnuts for head and body

C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter Some ingrained dirtI love this thing so much, though I have not been able to figure out the purpose of this particular hook, and what C. W. Brooks would done with it clearly a great many times. (My best guess might be something related to working with leather? I would love to know; if you know, please share!) I just find it super satisfying how the hook fits perfectly in its niche, and then the cover slides flush over it, and I might think the point of the hook itself