Two Balls in Cage with Chain Old Whittled Whimsy wooden animal vessel I find the combination of

I find the combination of the form and surface decoration just perfect

and found it at a flea market

or just outside the guest bedroom

13 1/2” tall x 1 7/8” wide and deep

but I understand from the seller I purchased it from that it is signed REA and dated 1949

Two Balls in Cage with Chain Old Whittled Whimsy wooden animal vessel I find the combination ofAnother carved whimsy, this one I'm pretty certain the oldest of my latest lot. I love how visceral the hand of the carver is in this one, and with the chain terminating in the cage with two balls, it's a nice one to hang on the wall. The balls are tight in the cage and prone to getting stuck in one spot, but they will roll around with a little assistance! 12" long x 3 4" wide and deep. Links are about 1 3 8" long each and cage is 4 3 8" long. Clearly