Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) cut and folded paper with the sphere at center

with the sphere at center providing the perfect spot to grip should one wish to aim it and send it flying (though I'd suggest not

Crazing and a couple of small chips

The hinged box

the basket itself (not including handle) measures i3 1/8" in diameter x 1 3/8"

The newspaper is very brittle with lots of tears

Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) cut and folded paper with the sphere at centerIt would have been a pretty big pipe that this carving would have tamped, presuming that was its original purpose, but in any event it makes a pretty great tabletop carving now, resting on the flat end, and also balancing on the knee either heel up or toe down! I love the shape and detailing on the low heeled, tall boot, and there is some texture to the leg, too, as if wearing thickly knit tights! 3 7 8" tall measured knee to foot (as displayed) x 2 1