Much Distressed (Very Endearing) Old Mechanical Toy Cat with Striped Ball pyramid shaped vase There is one round hole

There is one round hole in the lid and two in the bottom (only one that goes all the way through the wood and smaller than a peppercorn

including among high society

making the finish appear more matte than shiny--it does in fact have a nice shiny finish

and a good match it is so I will send it along

Much Distressed (Very Endearing) Old Mechanical Toy Cat with Striped Ball pyramid shaped vase There is one round holeHow to resist? I could easily leave behind a mechanical kitty like this in perfect condition, but the wear on this one makes it another thing entirely a hugely empathetic creature! I believe it once wound up with a key and would roll along mechanically, but now it just sits all the better to snuggle with, I'd say! A charmer. And it's metal wire tail does flip back and forth or stand straight up. C. 1940s I believe, likely made in Japan. 4 3 4" l x 2"