Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy wooden tree toy Well worn in a great

Well worn in a great way

Essayists include cognitive scientist Richard Held

There is a fair amount of wear to the finish on handle end of the frame and one red bead with a chip on one side

The earlyist of the three appears to date to 1989

Hard to beat the bright orange

Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy wooden tree toy Well worn in a greatNot the most ornately carved whimsy I've had, but I think it may be my favorite elegantly carved with eye shaped openings on each side exposing a very round ball inside and the very first grain painted whimsy I have ever seen, which is what I think makes it super special. 19th century I'm sure, very carefully painted, and with a terrific patina and presence and sense of age. 4 t x 1 7 8 w x 1 7 8 d and in very good antique condition.