Carnivalesque Old Carved Pine Ball in Cage Whimsy with Four Round Feet green and white pattern This gorgeous box is a

This gorgeous box is a fine example of Yosegi-zaiku

In 1928 she received the name Martha's Vineyard and began operating in regular service for the New England Steamship Company and its successors until October 1956

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Carnivalesque Old Carved Pine Ball in Cage Whimsy with Four Round Feet green and white pattern This gorgeous box is aA large one and a fun one, with the round finial and four round feet feeling like very playful reiterations of the ball inside the cage. I keep thinking of it carnivalesque, with the form a little like the "big top" itself or like a cage on wheels with wild animal inside! Carved of pine and very well done, with a strong sculptural presence. 7" t x 2 11 16" w x 2 11 16" w. Earlier 20th century, nice dry patina. There is one old very well done repair to