I think basic early-mid 20th century crucibles for brass,bronze are made of some kind of ceramic & graphite combination,but with our pots I could...
Looks like a hybrid-old bit of treen stuck on a yarn winder,non-functional but lovely folk art. Or...did you put the fur/fleece in the bowl & wind...
It's the first invention by Ron Popeil-a "Kinetically-Powered Sledgeomatic Juicer/False Teeth Irradiator/Cow Caller/Cat Box Cleaner Cole Slaw...
Komo-The one in the museum plate's stunning-I'm imagining myself holding it,the weight and patination-yikes !
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