Black Handmade Wooden Cat Bookend dog sled I'm guessing these doll eyes

I'm guessing these doll eyes came from a prized doll that had great sentimental value to the person--or parent of the person--who managed to have them removed from the doll and mounted on this little stand

This chop was purchased from the estate of a collector in central Massachusetts which included a phenomenal array of fine figurines and animal-related art and objects from around the world

imparting tales to the children or grandchildren she balances in her arms

Signed Olin Dows

Pretty great just hung on the wall though

Black Handmade Wooden Cat Bookend dog sled I'm guessing these doll eyesThis sweet old handmade wooden black cat, made into a bookend at some point long ago, is one of my very favorite recent finds; just perfect. It's maker who signed it J. F. on the front below a few white paint strokes (I am not entirely sure whether these are meant to detail its tail, or paws or ??) took the trouble to drill holes through the wood in order to stitch through its little pink nose and those great button eyes, and then added the perfect,