Early 19th Century Bone Dice-type Teetotum antique model train with the lower half seeming

with the lower half seeming likely meant for winding yarn or thread around

which I think just adds to its appeal

curious round face and these great big hands out front

" "Of Bricklayers' and Masons Work

Square corners

Early 19th Century Bone Dice-type Teetotum antique model train with the lower half seemingI've seen a few of these bone teetotem described as Napoleonic Prisoner of War; I am not sure if that is the case here, but earlyish 19th century I believe, and European. I love antique bone dice, but how much lovelier, and more fun, to spin a die rather than throw one! Used for playing games, mostly of the gambling variety, especially put and take. I have a few others in the shop with numbered sides, listed as a set here pretty scarce and highly