Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy candleholder and ferociously bared teeth

and ferociously bared teeth

who illustrated this wonderful “Tales from the Igloo

Still great looking though

who is typically depicted wearing a blue dress and bonnet

and indeed look rather as if ready to chime

Rare Antique Grain Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy candleholder and ferociously bared teethNot 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.