Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor antique turned wood box as it would make a

as it would make a striking addition to a carefully set table

as were these

which probably would have been used to hold thread or buttons

really--made to hold 10 pounds of imported cinnamon

giving it strength and a nice sheen

Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor antique turned wood box as it would make aWhat a weirdo! But pretty wonderful, I think! This little sailor constructed of two real walnuts for head and body, metal rods, pipe cleaners for arms and neck, and wooden dowels for legs was made in 1935 by Mid Land Novelty Co., Inc in St. Louis, Missouri. I really love his baby blue and white painted sailor's outfit, complete with red anchor on his chest and "USA" on his hat, plus that kerchief around his neck and those big eyes that seem to be