Lovely Antique Gilded Double Ball in Cage Whimsy elton silas dukee great rich color

great rich color

and what a wonderful thing to fill with a good whiskey and slip into your pocket as you head off on an adventure

which I would guess dates to the mid 19th century or so

architect and MIT librarian and fell in love with it at once

And what a terrific ashtray it is

Lovely Antique Gilded Double Ball in Cage Whimsy elton silas dukee great rich colorI've gotten pickier about whimsies over time, tending to pass them by unless they are especially lovely, which this one is, in its very old gold paint, with well carved pair of balls making me think of two little peas in a pod. Beautifully detailing at top and bottom which give it an architectural feel, too. It will stand on its own flipped either way. 4 7 8 x 1 1 8 x 1 1 8 and in very good condition, no splits or repairs.