Finely Carved Architectural Whimsy with Three Balls in Cages albumen print Plum: 2 5/16" x 2

Plum: 2 5/16" x 2 1/8" x 2 1/8"

carved as part of the lid or stopper of some sort of large vessel

with a nice warm patina to the dry wood

and is here being pointed out as a Knave

Finely Carved Architectural Whimsy with Three Balls in Cages albumen print Plum: 2 5/16" x 2A wonderfully crisp, graphic architectural whimsy, carved with skill and Id say a precisionists dispositionI would not be surprised if its maker also carved very detailed tiny furniture! I really love how the one pointed end turns the whole long thing into a sort of arrow, with the sphere at center providing the perfect spot to grip should one wish to aim it and send it flying (though I'd suggest not!) The balls in cages on the front side get