Curious Old Carved Pine Hook with Threaded Bolt antique flirtation games ) As Boston had been

) As Boston had been quite a hub of clipper ship design and building

some scattered light dirt

All that I know for sure about this fabulous old snake painting on wood is that it was found on the back of a 19th century French armoire and presumed French

and is perfectly suited to use as such)

probably installed right below the clock’s face

Curious Old Carved Pine Hook with Threaded Bolt antique flirtation games ) As Boston had beenI don't know what it is (maybe a mold?) but just think it's pretty cool, and has the feel of a whimsy to me, or a surrealist object. The hook has a threaded end, from which the wooden bolt screws off, though I haven't managed to remove the hook from its "bracket." I think I'd mount it to the wall as a completely useless suggestion of a hook. 11" long x 1 1 2" wide x 5 13 16" d and in good condition, nice dry wood patina, with a few nicks to the wood