Mystery item........

Can someone tell me more about this item? 

I bought it in France while on holiday. 

It is carved and made of MOP and very delicate.

I suspect it is a kind of spool to wind your threads on from earlier times.....

Thanks in advance!

A rainy day here in Holland today.
Just finished this ATC (Artist Trading Card) for a swap on Fibre Fever. 
Size 3,5 x 2,5 inch.
The theme this month is "Doors", think you guessed that already. 
It goes on it's way to Kim in the USA today.

It is been a long time since I wrote on my blog. In June I was on holiday in France and not feeling well at all.
When back home  I was diagnosed with a burnout. With a lot of rest things must get better. I haven't been creative for months now, so not much to show. 

I am participating in an ATC swap on Fibre Fever which started this August.
This months theme is doors.
I am still working on my ATC for Kim, but received this beautiful ATC from Marja. 
Before going on holiday I did finish my fabricbook, so I will show some pictures of that soon. For the rest I am enjoying my garden, this summer the weather is great here in Holland.