Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  colored ink drawing with the only visible flaw

with the only visible flaw being a tiny chip at the very tip of the peak of one of the dark cranes

and with a really wonderful presence

but clearly also great just for playing around with creating pattern

4 5/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide x 2" deep

Those whiskers

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  colored ink drawing with the only visible flawNot especially fancy but I must say this is one of the most beautiful carved whimsies I've ever seen due to the elongated shape of the two "balls" in their cages and most of all the incredible alligatoring of the white paint. 19th c. I believe and just gorgeous pure sculpture to me. 7 3 4 l x 7 8 x 7 8 and in very good condition, no issues or repairs.