Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds vintage color wheel and for the shape of

and for the shape of its head and beak

) I really like the folky naivete of it

as they were small enough to easily be conceal in a jacket pocket or haversack

and was born of that trend

Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds vintage color wheel and for the shape ofA very sweet little old cup or goblet, carved of one piece of wood a whimsy of sorts, and of course with those diamond and shield shaped cutouts all around, not one one could drink out of! Nice form, including the tiered pedestal base. With a nice warm dry wood patina, late 19th c. or so, I would guess. 3 3 8" t x 1 5 8" in diameter and in excellent condition.