Evocative Antique Ironstone "Over-Lip Water-Well" (for Stamp Wetting, etc.) tabletop bowling pins Light wear around the edges

Light wear around the edges but really in terrific condition

and a click to the locking mechanism at the base satisfying locks the blade in place once extended

10 3/4" x 8  3/4"

but also for their gorgeous old painted surfaces

Plus it's a coin bank

Evocative Antique Ironstone "Over-Lip Water-Well" (for Stamp Wetting, etc.) tabletop bowling pins Light wear around the edgesThe text excellent font, evocative phrases on this are what really do it for me, but I think the form is pretty compelling, too. Made of ironstone, with bright white glaze akin to antique British apothecary jars for toothpaste and cold cream, with great graphics, though this one was made in Vienna by L&C Hardtmuth. It was made as a water well indeed, to be used for moistening stamps or wetting fingertips while counting bills I believe or could be