Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book with their pressed mark just

with their pressed mark just below the handle

I'd guess it was used a cigarette case

Crisp white linen with red thread stitching

perfect object

As with many of his works in this series

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book with their pressed mark justThis 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".