Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook wooden penguin as I think they surpass

as I think they surpass all other little brass ducks

A great example of mid-century West German ceramics

With it's great design and substantial weight (this is just a terrific object to hold in your hand)

--and would love to see a whole collection of them

Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook wooden penguin as I think they surpassWhoever created this large wooden scrapbook long ago must have had pretty grand expectations for the arts and crafts projects it would contain, as they put an awfully lot of work into the carving of the cover, and did a very beautiful job, I think! Perhaps they made it to bind the work of a class, or a group of summer campers, or maybe just their own masterpieces. I found it empty, but would certainly love to see it put to use, though I might myself