Hand-carved Old Wooden Donut Turner handembroidered including to find out that

including to find out that it is quite the rare collector's item

which I do not believe detracts at all from the beauty of the piece

and a sleeping dog on the other

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The unglazed edge is a bit irregular

Hand-carved Old Wooden Donut Turner handembroidered including to find out thatWhen I purchased this piece, it was tagged as a donut turner; I'd never seen one before, but indeed it looks like it be great for dipping donuts in a frier. I love it just an object, with this long, beautfully arching arm and wonderful bulb like form carved at the end of the strait handle. It's definitely been used for something, as the wood on the arm is darker and smooth really beautiful I'd guess from dipping in grease. Use it as pointer, or a