Mechanical Wooden Tabletop Wheel Turner Whimsy carved bone egg Really a beautiful

Really a beautiful

The cups measure 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" across at rim and 3 1/8 across at handle

This is a terrific set of four Jugtown Pottery earthenware mugs and saucers in Jugtown's iconic orange glaze

I happened to give these old clay ones (plus one large one made of wood)  a close look at a recent flea market

Vintage 1970s I would guess

Mechanical Wooden Tabletop Wheel Turner Whimsy carved bone egg Really a beautifulI have lots of love for the person who created this whimsical construction no small effort, but definitely worth it for the delight and satisfaction it delivers! Move the lever at the far end up and down to get it going, then after a few ups and downs of the joints in the middle the wheels will start turning and the more ups and downs the faster they go! And as it should be, the parts make a fair amount of clacking as they move, enhancing the pleasure