Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  colored ink drawing but the tip of one

but the tip of one mouthpart on the underside is broken (not visible when worn) and it appears to have lost to the very end tip of the wings

with the only visible flaw being a tiny chip at the very tip of the peak of one of the dark cranes

I especially love the phrase "exercise with caution

Those whiskers

and with a really wonderful presence

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  colored ink drawing but the tip of oneNot especially fancy but I must say this is one of the most beautiful carved whimsies I've ever seen due to the elongated shape of the two "balls" in their cages and most of all the incredible alligatoring of the white paint. 19th c. I believe and just gorgeous pure sculpture to me. 7 3 4 l x 7 8 x 7 8 and in very good condition, no issues or repairs.