Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy wooden tree toy Essayists include cognitive scientist Richard

Essayists include cognitive scientist Richard Held

but also rather mysterious and elusive

4 5/8" across from inside of lip

Hard to beat the bright orange

7 3/4" tall x 8" wide x 4 1/4" d

Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy wooden tree toy Essayists include cognitive scientist RichardNot the most ornately carved whimsy I've had, but I think it may be my favorite elegantly carved with eye shaped openings on each side exposing a very round ball inside and the very first grain painted whimsy I have ever seen, which is what I think makes it super special. 19th century I'm sure, very carefully painted, and with a terrific patina and presence and sense of age. 4 t x 1 7 8 w x 1 7 8 d and in very good antique condition.