Hand-carved Mid-Century Wooden Swallow Wall Ornaments or Hair Combs- Set of Three United States Ceramic Tile Company 5" inches tall

5" inches tall

features a whale and canoe design

probably installed right below the clock’s face

I found this textile at probably my favorite estate sale ever in Newton

Hand-carved Mid-Century Wooden Swallow Wall Ornaments or Hair Combs- Set of Three United States Ceramic Tile Company 5" inches tallThese three hand carved wooden swallows, dating from sometime between the 1940s and 60s, were once displayed as wall ornaments: I carefully peeled some old adhesive off of their backs, though traces of light green paint remain (just on the backsides). I have also found a few of these online described as hair combs or hair forks, and do think they would be truly fabulous for holding an updo in place! Beautifully made and with tiny beaded eyes, they'd