A.O.C Secret Society Emblem 1909 Hand-drawn Postcard Nova Scotia vintage pottery Plenty of room to fit

Plenty of room to fit a hand inside

and the whole trivet has been varnished giving it a great shine--really a great little piece

I also love that it is hollow inside

The eyes are bone too

The cup is 2" tall x 2 3/8" wide

A.O.C Secret Society Emblem 1909 Hand-drawn Postcard Nova Scotia vintage pottery Plenty of room to fitSo curious! The message on reverse of this postcard, sent to a "Fellow Member" reports that the Fellows had "decided on this emblem" (though haven't started on buttons yet)! Perhaps the "A. O. C" stands for Ancient Order of Cats??? And what a cat, but I really have no idea about the corkscrew extending from one paw and apple held up high in the other. I have to think this emblem may not have endured too long, but I really love its weirdness, and do