Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy The one dated 1847 is

The one dated 1847 is unusual for incorporating metal beading for the anchor on the cross (which gives the anchor extra weight for sure

where a piece was reglued

including with the following: "American Art Works

of a relatively rare small size

Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy The one dated 1847 isTwo antique stools this week, which make it a good week in my book; good old primitive stools seem to have become more and more precious, and no great mystery why! Found in MA, 2nd half 19th c. I believe, nice clean lines, and old black painted surface that makes it feel as well suited to serve as a pedestal for contemporary things as for folky old ones. Infinitely useful. 11 1 8 x 7 3 4 x 7 1 8 tall and in good condition, solid and sturdy, and heavy