Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy wooden brooch and the blue-black of her

and the blue-black of her irises

I presume because the earlier ones had worn pretty well away

Because it feels so wonderful in the hand

She filled each and every page with a hopeful scroll

Simple and Sweet Old Straight Sided Double Ball in Cage Walnut Whimsy wooden brooch and the blue-black of herA nicely carved old one, walnut I believe, and just the sort one wants to keep on the desk to pick up and watch those balls roll back and forth while thinking about other things. And while the posts of the "cage" are near straight, the hand of the maker is felt all over this. C. early 20th century I believe, with nice general wear to the edges corners, just as there should be. 3 3 8" x 7 8" x 7 8". Very good condition.