Antique Three Balls in Cage Carved Whimsy with Nice Details stone salt and pepper 1 3/16" wide at knees

1 3/16" wide at knees when fully closed

I found this wonderful old painting--tempera

the only other set I have found available online is in Germany

and then tapering as it extends downward along the side of the basket

Painting: 17 3/4" x 13 3/4"

Antique Three Balls in Cage Carved Whimsy with Nice Details stone salt and pepper 1 3/16" wide at kneesI believe this whimsy, all carved from one piece of wood, is quite old, and appears to show remnants of white paint. I love the tapered sides of the base, and the dome like top, with a carved circle detail at the very top, visible when viewed from above. Stands sturdy on its own, with a really nice presence. 5 3 4" t x 1 1 4" wide and deep. Very good I believe antique condition.