Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy candleholder who illustrated this wonderful “Tales

who illustrated this wonderful “Tales from the Igloo

which--appropriately--the US Embossing Co (who would go on to produce color cubes) was known for

Japan made some pretty good pieces

who is typically depicted wearing a blue dress and bonnet

I guess it is a birdhouse this sweet little fluffy kitty has squeezed itself into

Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy candleholder who illustrated this wonderful “TalesNot the most ornately carved whimsy I've had, but I think it may be my favorite elegantly carved with eye shaped openings on each side exposing a very round ball inside and the very first grain painted whimsy I have ever seen, which is what I think makes it super special. 19th century I'm sure, very carefully painted, and with a terrific patina and presence and sense of age. 4 t x 1 7 8 w x 1 7 8 d and in very good antique condition.