Beautiful Condition (and Brilliantly Spinning) 19th Century 8 Sided Bone Teetotem patinated copper 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

There is one handwritten page at either end

Stands sturdy on its own

Substantial in size and really wonderful I think

Beautiful Condition (and Brilliantly Spinning) 19th Century 8 Sided Bone Teetotem patinated copper 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"I've had a couple of 19th century bone teetotem in the shop previously those actually purchased from the same collection as this one in Pennsylvania and will continue to scoop them up when I can, though usually they are quite preciously priced. The term teetotum encompasses tops like this made for games ranging from 4 to 12 sides, marked with numbers or symbols (a dreidel is a type of teetotum.) This one is eight sided, and i believe would have used