Old Carving Knife blue and white glazed ginger jar which probably would have been

which probably would have been used to hold thread or buttons

Whoever designed this brass dolphin-shaped clip & bottle opener combo was pretty smart

the finished blonde wood has a nice sheen

Complete with depictions of appropriate accoutrements and a caution  that “The Drink You Mix May Be Your Own

but--thanks to the help of Instagram followers

Old Carving Knife blue and white glazed ginger jar which probably would have beenI grabbed this knife, for carving I believe, out of an artist's studio at a recent estate sale just because I loved the look of it, with this long steel blade and worn wooden handle. It could use a little sharpening I think, but surely useful for all sorts of things. In well loved condition, with some paint on the wood and rust on the blade. 5 7 8" long x 5 8" wide x 1 2" deep.