Old Carved Wooden Ball (Jug!) in Cage Whimsy with Ball on Top swirl A very elegant piece that

A very elegant piece that would hold its own amid any collection of beautiful boxes

Three of the them are removable

overall excellent condition

who purchased it in Sweden

not visible with lid on

Old Carved Wooden Ball (Jug!) in Cage Whimsy with Ball on Top swirl A very elegant piece thatOne of the things I love most about old folk carved whimsies is that even when representing fairly common forms chain links, or balls in cages they show infinite variety and reflect the skill and personality of their maker. This is the first one I've seen where the form inside the "cage" has a flattish bottom and a little carved handle on one side, and if you peer inside you can see its rounded shoulders with the shape of a little cork or plug at top!