Wonderful Large Much Handled Folk Art Carved Stone Book (Presumed Match Striker, Too) antique hairwork and a marvelous interplay of

and a marvelous interplay of dark silk and handmade black lace for her dress

among the extras

Plenty large for storing lots of treats

Another super sweet piece of tabletop furniture

pencil or brush holder if not as a spoon rest

Wonderful Large Much Handled Folk Art Carved Stone Book (Presumed Match Striker, Too) antique hairwork and a marvelous interplay ofThis is one of my favorite objects I've had in the shop, and one I'd be especially glad to keep for myself. Photos don't convey scale, or weight in the hand, or presence, especially, very well, but in all regards I'd say it is 100% perfect larger and more substantial than any stone carved book I've seen, but just the right size to wrap a hand around and hold, as may hands have clearly done before, softening any hard angles over many many years. I