Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book perfect object

perfect object

with their pressed mark just below the handle

And then those teeth

He'll stand sturdy with his feet positioned in the recesses

And the bottom of the box is the first I've seem with wood sides

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book perfect objectThis is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop wonderful form with tiered finial the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand softened with age and wear; terrific old cream colored paint, and just a great presence. Late 19th early 20th century I believe, with some paint loss, which I think just makes it better. 4 7 8" t x 1 1 2".