Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial spilled ink filling every bit of space

filling every bit of space

or pig--weighs in at about 3 1/2 pounds

woven at varying densities with thinner reeds

Fantastically aged

making me pretty certain of the attribution

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial spilled ink filling every bit of spaceThis is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop wonderful form with tiered finial the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand softened with age and wear; terrific old cream colored paint, and just a great presence. Late 19th early 20th century I believe, with some paint loss, which I think just makes it better. 4 7 8" t x 1 1 2".