Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign The reverse shows that linen

The reverse shows that linen tape has been used to back a couple of small tears and along a couple of inches of fold line to stabilize--well done and not visible from the front

The colors on these early ones are the best

Its owner had quite a collection of interesting artworks and objects from around the world (to say nothing of his extraordinary collection of books

with a some wear and a couple of rough spots on the rim of the handle near where it meets the bristles

to my sensibilities

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign The reverse shows that linenNot especially fancy but I must say this is one of the most beautiful carved whimsies I've ever seen due to the elongated shape of the two "balls" in their cages and most of all the incredible alligatoring of the white paint. 19th c. I believe and just gorgeous pure sculpture to me. 7 3 4 l x 7 8 x 7 8 and in very good condition, no issues or repairs.