Five Balls in Cage Eight Inch Whimsy, Marion, Ohio, 1966 antique lace sampler Stamped China on the underside

Stamped China on the underside

I think the perfect thing to frame and hang in bathroom to contemplate

but I think it is all to the good in making for the perfect contrast with the still super bright and thick yellow paint on the beak

Mid 19th century or so New England

A few tiny dings and rough spots but overall terrific condition

Five Balls in Cage Eight Inch Whimsy, Marion, Ohio, 1966 antique lace sampler Stamped China on the undersideI love that the maker of this whimsy used the balls not only to sign it (ELD) and date it (1966), but also to note the site of its making, which appears to be Gran Camp Gorge (noted on one ball), Marion Ohio (on another)! And then they carved their monogram and date again into either end, just to be sure it would endure! A pretty good job they did I think, though the balls are somewhat irregular in size and shape, with the first ball, with no writing