Gorgeous Russian Wooden Stacking Toy carved shovels for serving

for serving

but very good overall condition with a warm great patina

I've taken to ordering new listings via a free association process--hence I'm listing these handmade tree stump candleholders following a carving of Abe Lincoln

9" t x 5 1/4" w x 3" d and in excellent vintage condition

Photos show first the brighter blue then the paler blue bird

Gorgeous Russian Wooden Stacking Toy carved shovels for servingI found one other wooden stacking toy like this one a few years ago, and have had an eye out for another ever since; so beautiful, with its clean lines and unexpected pastel palette and the squared black cap on top. Based on a mark on the other like it I had, I believe that is Russian, which makes sense as it feels rather like a Constructivist sculpture! 1930 40s or so I believe. 6" tall x 2 5 8" in diameter and in very good condition. A few of the