Sunrise over Mountains, Castle on Cliff, Antique Hand-drawn Postcard brass and turned wood candlesnuff in this case documenting two

in this case documenting two prize roosters (I believe roosters rather than hens but I could be wrong) bred by a M

perhaps troubled

variegated mustardy-brown (darker on the lid

I have lots of love for the person who created this whimsical construction--no small effort

Sunrise over Mountains, Castle on Cliff, Antique Hand-drawn Postcard brass and turned wood candlesnuff in this case documenting twoI believe this postcard is British, early 20th century, and certainly it lends itself to imagining life inside these cliff top castles, perfectly positioned for watching the sun rise from high in a tower! I like the naive manner in which it was done, combining specific attention to the structures and every little window with a painterly wash of blue then orange then pink sky. The lust trees are pretty nicely done, too! 3 1 2" x 5 1 2" and in very good