Architectural Antique Tall Ball in Cage Whimsy with Inlaid Shapes and Bulb Top painting on tin 2 5/8" in diameter

2 5/8" in diameter

gold paper trims but overall good condition

a giant pest

while simultaneously fortified through their (smiling) presences

Architectural Antique Tall Ball in Cage Whimsy with Inlaid Shapes and Bulb Top painting on tin 2 5/8" in diameterOne of three "whimsies" today, making it a happy week, and I found this one close to home. Just my sort, assertive like a piece of architecture and standing tall on its square base. With a large ball on top echoing the one inside, and pairs of small raised ones with around the foot. And with happy surprise of an inlaid star on the underside. Some fine craquelure to the lightly varnished surface, too. 9 1. 4" t x 1 7 8" x 1 3 4". One missing inlaid