Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy vintage bennington He's been through a lot

He's been through a lot

which I return again and again as a marvelous tool for observing and thinking about my surroundings

The ground is a very dark brown

or her name was D

I can't find another tool quite like this

Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy vintage bennington He's been through a lotThis 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