Fantastic Whimsy Dressing Mirror with Nine Balls in Cages! folk art frog he's in pretty good shape

he's in pretty good shape overall

and there must once have been a crank mechanism that this "wheel" connected to

with extraordinary precision

They are all in very good condition and measure approximately 2 5/8" long x 2" wide x 1 1/4" tall

An elegant form with perfect patina

Fantastic Whimsy Dressing Mirror with Nine Balls in Cages! folk art frog he's in pretty good shapeWow! I have a hard time wrapping my head around how one would carve a few links from one piece of wood, let along an entire frame incorporating six balls in cages, and then a stand with three more, plus beautifully carved details on all sides and in between! This standing, swiveling dressing mirror was clearly made by someone with a great deal of skill, pretty much flawlessness executed and just fantastic. And the mirror swings easily and completely