Old Carved Ball and Slider in Cage Whimsy with Warm Patina rocker Heuss in 1942

Heuss in 1942

I find the needlework really amazing--and looking closely

hand-sewn of oil cloth I think at least a hundred years ago

Fading/toning as evident and a couple of holes as documented

or favorite pet of any sort

Old Carved Ball and Slider in Cage Whimsy with Warm Patina rocker Heuss in 1942A large and chunky one, of the sort that one might want to keep on the desk as a sort of fidget toy, watching the the ball and square slide back and forth while thinking or procrastinating! More crude than refined in its carving, but satisfying in its heft and folkiness. 10 5 8" l x 1 7 8" w x 1 11 16" d and in good condition, with a nice warn dry wood patina. C. 2nd quarter 20th century I would guess.