Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book perfect object

perfect object

but would guess a chamberpot

Crisp white linen with red thread stitching

I'd guess it was used a cigarette case

He'll stand sturdy with his feet positioned in the recesses

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book perfect objectThis is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop wonderful form with tiered finial the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand softened with age and wear; terrific old cream colored paint, and just a great presence. Late 19th early 20th century I believe, with some paint loss, which I think just makes it better. 4 7 8" t x 1 1 2".