C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter ) Surely inspiration and/or material

) Surely inspiration and/or material for all sorts of creative endeavors

or whether this particular set consists of mixed (though obviously matching) pieces

it packs a lot in

very structurally sound and with a nice patina

This little sailor--constructed of two real walnuts for head and body

C.W. Brooks' Wonderful Carved Hook Holder antique bridge counter ) Surely inspiration and/or materialI love this thing so much, though I have not been able to figure out the purpose of this particular hook, and what C. W. Brooks would done with it clearly a great many times. (My best guess might be something related to working with leather? I would love to know; if you know, please share!) I just find it super satisfying how the hook fits perfectly in its niche, and then the cover slides flush over it, and I might think the point of the hook itself