Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign with a some wear and

with a some wear and a couple of rough spots on the rim of the handle near where it meets the bristles

and definitely happiness inducing

Such a beautiful form

certainly a lovingly made

The reverse shows that linen tape has been used to back a couple of small tears and along a couple of inches of fold line to stabilize--well done and not visible from the front

Gorgeous Elongated Balls in Cage Whimsy in Old Alligatored White Paint  wood sign with a some wear andNot especially fancy but I must say this is one of the most beautiful carved whimsies I've ever seen due to the elongated shape of the two "balls" in their cages and most of all the incredible alligatoring of the white paint. 19th c. I believe and just gorgeous pure sculpture to me. 7 3 4 l x 7 8 x 7 8 and in very good condition, no issues or repairs.