Heavy solid wood 

Really interesting piece, Can be used as a bookend, desk decor or wall hanger

Vintage wooden Ships pulley mounted at an angle through a block of similar wood.

Heavy metal rods appear to have been cut off from base, possibly removed from an actual ship?

origin and age unavailable, wood has been treated and lacquered, would look great with a personalized brass plaque on base or against a wall of other souvenirs 

6" by 6" single rope pulley