Observation Balloon on Fire, Poignant Annotated Photo of Photo, WWI Real Photo Postcard handmade wooden small shelf A little searching tells me

A little searching tells me he was made by Grey Iron Casting Co

This striking vase is a quintessential example of the mid-century work of Andersen Design Studio

as the wood on the arm is darker and smooth--really beautiful--I'd guess from dipping in grease

but find them quite beautiful

Observation Balloon on Fire, Poignant Annotated Photo of Photo, WWI Real Photo Postcard handmade wooden small shelf A little searching tells meThe striking image here I believe is specifically of a German observation balloon being attacked by British planes during WWI poetically described in the handwritten annotation on this real photo postcard as "Observation balloon on fire." It is of course the dramatic, potent image itself that drew me to this, but I also find it quite evocative metaphorically (living in a surveillance state as we do) and looking closely one can see this is actually a