Antique Cut and Folded Paper Star American ceramics The wear to the surface

The wear to the surface just enhances the effect

As far as ice picks go

It was a treat for me to find it now

and just perfectly matter of fact

I love the use of white paint outlining their lower bodies

Antique Cut and Folded Paper Star American ceramics The wear to the surfaceAnother small antique cut paper creation, which would make a lovely companion to the heart just listed, but nice on its own like a snowflake as well as a study in geometry! All cut from one piece of paper, folded at every other cut to form diamonds within the larger diamond (or an eight pointed star.) 3" x 3 1 16" and in very good condition, with minor toning. 19th c. I believe.