Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays This piece

This piece

this oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

Art nouveau in style

as it feels great in the hand

and if I did not know better

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays This pieceI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no