Nicely Architectural Old Carved Pine Double Ball in Cage Whimsy with Gabled "Roof" for the entry unlabeled box (I think this

unlabeled box (I think this is the original 1897 version) with a 1816 German coin inside

presumed antique condition

including some make do number substitutions written on cardboard--representing a presumably well earned escape from serving well

" handwritten on the negative

10 1/4" t x 4 1/2" w x 2" d

Nicely Architectural Old Carved Pine Double Ball in Cage Whimsy with Gabled "Roof" for the entry unlabeled box (I think thisAnother week, another whimsy I search pretty hard for good ones, as you always scoop them up right away! and what a small charmer this one is, found in Maine. Wonderfully architectural, with four point gabled "roof", two balls in cages, and sweet little stilt like legs. Carved of pine, with nice warm dry patina, I'd guess second quarter 20th century. 43 4" t x 1 1 4" x 1 1 4". Excellent condition, nice dry patina.