Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder mini shakers There's a warm patina on

There's a warm patina on the brass

Oregon and now lives and works in Medford

Earlyish 20th century I would think

(I have not taken it out of the frame to see what is behind it

and keep an eye out for them as I think they're just fantastic things

Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder mini shakers There's a warm patina onThis sweet one I might exempt from duty as a potholder and just let live on a shelf among a flock of creatures, but it is ready to go should one wish to put it to use. Someone certainly put a lot of effort into it, crocheting the body with what looks to be silk cord, with red felt for its crest and beak and matching red felt lining. And button eyes on either side too. 8 1 8" long measured straight across from beak to back. Very good, clean condition.