Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy draughts box sitting on the front porch

sitting on the front porch of a humble house in the summer

but never imagined such a charmer as this

and across the interior of the bowl as well as the underside of the lid

almost exclusively to the blue paint (documented in one photo) but very little paint loss around the edges and overall bright and crisp

" a hapless fellow fallen into the water while catching eels in "Bob in for Eeels

Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy draughts box sitting on the front porchA nicely carved old one, walnut I believe, and just the sort one wants to keep on the desk to pick up and watch those balls roll back and forth while thinking about other things. And while the posts of the "cage" are near straight, the hand of the maker is felt all over this. C. early 20th century I believe, with nice general wear to the edges corners, just as there should be. 3 3 8" x 7 8" x 7 8". Very good condition.