Elegant Large Signed Ball in Cage Whimsy, 1975 man made of walnuts just a couple of tiny

just a couple of tiny tiny black marks in one area

This lovely little olive wood snuff box was purchased in France years ago

Almost as good is the matter of fact message on the back: "This really happened in Somersham church

a philanthropic organization  founded in 1892 that provided medical and social services to people in rural communities of northern Newfoundland and Labrador

made in six pieces

Elegant Large Signed Ball in Cage Whimsy, 1975 man made of walnuts just a couple of tinyIf I were to imagine the perfect single ball in cage whimsy, this would pretty much be it! Very skillfully carved, with super elegant lines I really love how the round of the ball is echoed perfectly by the curved walls of the cage at top and bottom, and held in by the very thinnest of walls; just lovely. And it really feels quite luxurious at about 7 3 4 inches tall as much as a small modernist sculpture as a folk carving! Happily it is signed and