Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy 1920s textile design Rhodes 1st

Rhodes 1st

but the ribbon is so old and brittle I am afraid to try it

3) a column at the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna

It appears more or less complete and in very good condition

Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy 1920s textile design Rhodes 1stThis is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. This one was pretty finely but not fussily done, with the balls rolling around easily in the cage, with nice detailing at the ends (which are not quite flat, so it is best laying horizontally.) Great warm patina to the dry wood and in good shape; there are a couple of hairline cracks to