Big Old Balls in Cage Carved Whimsy antique chest with just the tiniest bit

with just the tiniest bit of wear to the corners of the paper

and so over the top flouncy

visible image size 10 5/8" x 7 3/8"

which really makes them pop

and it also felt vaguely familiar--and

Big Old Balls in Cage Carved Whimsy antique chest with just the tiniest bitA lovely, and large, old two balls in cage whimsy, nicely carved from one piece of wood, with a flat bottom and point at the top. This beauty stands over 8 inches tall, making it feel as much a sculpture as a carving. 8 3 4" tall x 1 1 2" wide and deep. Very good condition, early ish 20th century I believe. There are a couple of rough spots on the bottom sides, minor and no matter.