Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer death made for brushing the rim

made for brushing the rim of a hat

they have a darker stain starting about a third of the way down the handles

great patina

the other top edge

There is an old hanger that sticks up at the top for hanging

Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer death made for brushing the rimI believe this early carving is meant to represent a Revolutionary War officer tricorne hat, blue long coat, gold sash, and yellow waist coat and breeches. Sadly, this wonderful fellow lost part of one arm and also the very corner tip of his hat along the way but he's so good I'd just call them battle wounds! The original paint has endured and aged beautifully, and he is otherwise in great shape, still sturdily attached to his base and standing tall