Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial penguin box and a fun one to

and a fun one to actually play on--though it seems curious that the numbers are oriented toward the short sides rather than long ends

and the Munson Steamship line with service from New York to Havana

15 1/2" l x approx

though possibly 1887) at bottom

I've looked and looked

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial penguin box and a fun one toThis is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop wonderful form with tiered finial the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand softened with age and wear; terrific old cream colored paint, and just a great presence. Late 19th early 20th century I believe, with some paint loss, which I think just makes it better. 4 7 8" t x 1 1 2".