Lovely Tall Antique Carved Ball in Cage Whimsy with Bulb Shaped Handle wooden eagle it is super smooth and

it is super smooth and almost seems petrified

creating an excellent example of Spencerian writing

13 3/8" long x 6 3/8" tall x 5/8" deep

but I've never seen one in indigo calicos

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Lovely Tall Antique Carved Ball in Cage Whimsy with Bulb Shaped Handle wooden eagle it is super smooth andGreat lines on this tall antique carved ball in cage whimsy, with lovely bulb top, which doubles as a handle for waving it around, and makes me think perhaps I should call it a rattle. Beautifully carved, nice scale, wonderful dry wood patina, stands up straight on its own; super. 8 15 16" t x 1 1 2" w x 1 1 2" d, very good antique condition.