Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving missing cat she also appears deeply empathetic

she also appears deeply empathetic and a bit saint-like

This lovely sculptural small vase is by the late master pottery John C

visible when looking inside but not evident otherwise

fanged mouth

Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving missing cat she also appears deeply empatheticAnother week, another carved whimsy, because I love them in all of their variety, and you snap them up as soon as a find them. This one from a dealer in Pennsylvania who always brings a wonderful trove to Brimfield. Earlier 20th century I believe, with a really nice shape to the links, satisfying carve marks all over (I really like it when one can feel the long labor of whittling that ball into round) , and a nice warm dry patina. With graphite marks