Victorian Miniature Cricket Bat Page Turner – Willow Wood with Twine Handle

An unusual and charming Victorian-era page turner fashioned in the likeness of a miniature cricket bat, crafted from solid willow wood. Measuring approximately 12.5″ overall including grip, this example is notably larger than typical novelty bats of the period and likely designed as a practical desk accessory for use in libraries, studies, or parlours.

Both faces of the “bat” are flat and smooth, allowing it to function effectively as a page turner or pointer, while the traditional blade shape and proportions reflect careful attention to sporting form. The handle is wrapped in two-tone twine, an authentic period detail that gives the item a tactile vintage character and hints at its crafted origins.

Dimensions: Approx. 12.5″ (including handle)

Materials: Willow wood, twine handle

Condition: Good overall, with natural patina and light age-related wear