A rustic and purposely distressed wooden desktop pen holder with great detail. This bitt piling is attached to a wooden base along with the simulated rusty remains of an old block & tackle with one of the anchoring bolts missing and in need of repair before you use it to tie up your vessel. All of this adds up to a unique pen holder with a lot of character. The base measures 8½" x 4¼". The bit measures 5" x 4½" and the block & tackle remains measure 2" x 2" x 2½", (when upright). These nautical pen/pencil holders also make a wonderful addition to your nautical home decor. It can help turn an area in your home or office into your own beach house and give you that coastal decor look and feel. They make great nautical gifts, a beautiful piece of coastal decor, are a nice piece of nautical art as well as being a great addition to your nautical design & your home decoration.