Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign perhaps drawn with the aid

perhaps drawn with the aid of a microscope

to my sensibilities

Its owner had quite a collection of interesting artworks and objects from around the world (to say nothing of his extraordinary collection of books

certainly a lovingly made

and definitely happiness inducing

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign perhaps drawn with the aidNot 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.