Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign The colors on these early

The colors on these early ones are the best

I'd describe this beautifully crafted studio pottery vase as post-modern: from certain angles

likely made by a cooper (maker of casks

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

to my sensibilities

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign The colors on these earlyNot 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.