Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin Japanese tea ceremony Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg

glossy surface and turns black on exposure to air

What a charming teapot

with some fading to the green on the underside

or else keep them on my desk storing paper clips etc

Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin Japanese tea ceremony Claes OldenburgThis is the most beautiful clothes pin I think I've ever seen. And it is oversized, making it feel all the more a special object. I'd probably use it on my desk to hold a pile of clippings or drawings together, or it would certainly make for a very elegant way to seal a big bag of potato chips! 7" long x 5 8" wide x 1 2" deep and in excellent condition, with just very light wear. I'd guess it dates to the very early 20th century.