Large Double Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy thermos brand 24 collotype plates

24 collotype plates

there are openings at both ends via which I imagine a body and perhaps a hat on top were attached

and with arms that were made in

They're  just wonderful objects that could be great used to hold a hair bun in place

Very good vintage condition--a bit of aging to the wood and paint

Large Double Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy thermos brand 24 collotype platesSo many different sorts of whimsies to love, but I think these sort of architectural balls in cages are among my favorites. This substantially sized one has a nice dry patina, and is great both standing on end or laying horizontally, and lands at a nice mid point between rustic and refined. Found in Maine, and with a good number of years on it for sure. 6 7 8" long x 1 5 8" wide and deep. Very good vintage condition, with a couple of tiny hairline