Nicely Architectural Old Carved Pine Double Ball in Cage Whimsy with Gabled "Roof" for the entry unlabeled box (I think this

unlabeled box (I think this is the original 1897 version) with a 1816 German coin inside

framed in walnut I believe and with finely carved wooden pins holding the corners together

and the instructions

" handwritten on the negative

but I find it beautiful

Nicely Architectural Old Carved Pine Double Ball in Cage Whimsy with Gabled "Roof" for the entry unlabeled box (I think thisAnother week, another whimsy I search pretty hard for good ones, as you always scoop them up right away! and what a small charmer this one is, found in Maine. Wonderfully architectural, with four point gabled "roof", two balls in cages, and sweet little stilt like legs. Carved of pine, with nice warm dry patina, I'd guess second quarter 20th century. 43 4" t x 1 1 4" x 1 1 4". Excellent condition, nice dry patina.