Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer handmade jackstraws with just a bit of

with just a bit of darkening to the brass

so I think it would not be hard to adhere a hanger

and then a few first branches of forsythia or redbud in early spring

with the caged ball like a precious stone at the center

5ʺ x 12" and in very good condition

Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer handmade jackstraws with just a bit ofI believe this early carving is meant to represent a Revolutionary War officer tricorne hat, blue long coat, gold sash, and yellow waist coat and breeches. Sadly, this wonderful fellow lost part of one arm and also the very corner tip of his hat along the way but he's so good I'd just call them battle wounds! The original paint has endured and aged beautifully, and he is otherwise in great shape, still sturdily attached to his base and standing tall