Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages antique chest though pretty great anywhere

though pretty great anywhere

2 1/4" in diameter x 1 18" tall

with its round body and long thin neck

and just what it is

Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages antique chest though pretty great anywhereI'd never seen a painted or colorfully stained wooden whimsy before this one, and a little searching confirms they're pretty rare (And the colorful little carved balls inside of this one remind me of one of my other favorite things, clay marbles!) I believe this one likely dates to the early 20th century, and I believe is pine. All carved from one piece of wood, and it certainly must have taken some effort to get to paint those balls inside their