This is an exquisitely turned walnut craft. But what is it? My brother bought this at an antique show recently in spite of the fact that no one knows what it is. It is all walnut. The ball is a bit over 2-1/2" in diameter, and apparently has been hollowed out, it is extremely light weight. The spindle is turned from walnut and apparently the top (?) and bottom sections are fastened some way inside the ball because the assembly is very rigid. The overall length is close to 9 inches. Very very well made, but what for?
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