Tiny Wood Turned Bulbous Vase Shape, Fluted Rim With Mark

I bought this about 12 years ago from a yard sale during a time we lived in north Florida. It was probably a dollar maybe two..but I really like it and I've always found somewhere to display it.
It does have a mark but I've always been unable to make out whether it's initials or a symbol.
Approx. 6.5 cm tall.
Thought I'd post to see if anyone recognises it, or perhaps knows where I could go to find out.

My husband used to do woodwork and I would say this is similar; a hobby piece. Likely to be by whoever was holding the yard sale. A professional would never leave the base like that.

Thanks again Naomi. The base is a bit rough.