Nicely Carved Antique Standing Ball in Cage Whimsy playing cards pattern Late 19th/very early 20th century

Late 19th/very early 20th century and Italian

but one is now stripped of all of them and the other holds just a couple of pages--making the perfect now to use as portfolios of sorts

and can't convey how nice to hold

which I will stabilize with clear archival tape before sending unless you prefer I not

Nicely Carved Antique Standing Ball in Cage Whimsy playing cards pattern Late 19th/very early 20th centuryA nice companion to either or both of the folk art still banks I'm listing today, this is a lovely old ball in cage whimsy with great dry wood patina and nicely sculptural form. Large enough to feel like a small sculpture, but small enough to draw appreciation for the skillfulness of the carving just right. 5 3 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 9 16". Excellent antique condition.