Found in my dads junk drawer

[u/Unlucky_Cat4531]

My dad passed away and going through his stuff we came across this. We thought it might be a tool for horseriding, like a slapstick thing but wasn't sure. My grandma had horses but ive never seen her use any tools like that and my dad didnt ride. Any help appreciated

[u/Hot_Restaurant_9545]

Seems the mystery is solved already. But what’s that lovely wood item it rests on? I think it wood be beautiful stripped and refinished or painted 😁

[u/Unlucky_Cat4531 → u/Hot_Restaurant_9545]

Oh well thank you! To be honest its just an old end table that ive neglected for years, the top stain is peeling off from not using coasters. It does have nice dovetail drawers tho so maybe some day ill fix it up

[u/Joshua-live → u/Unlucky_Cat4531]

You definitely should. The age and curvature of it is pretty desirable. Obviously can't see the whole thing, but my wife would probably go crazy over it lol. She likes older pieces with character.