Hugely Empathetic Antique Beeswax Creature (Boar?) for Waxing Thread unique sewing box especially the shape of the

especially the shape of the heel

Some light surface scratching to the stone but overall very good condition

a short section of ink text notes on "Darstellende Geometrie

though it looks a bit like a cherry stem

Surprisingly

Hugely Empathetic Antique Beeswax Creature (Boar?) for Waxing Thread unique sewing box especially the shape of theThis 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"