Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy 1920s textile design She attended the Brighton College

She attended the Brighton College of Art

and its wonderful feel in the hand

I've been continuing to keep an eye out for old ex voto retablo

I purchased it because I thought it was just a beautiful and curious sculptural object that would look great propped or hanging somewhere

Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy 1920s textile design She attended the Brighton CollegeThis is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. This one was pretty finely but not fussily done, with the balls rolling around easily in the cage, with nice detailing at the ends (which are not quite flat, so it is best laying horizontally.) Great warm patina to the dry wood and in good shape; there are a couple of hairline cracks to