Two Linked Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy flower vase I love the way in

I love the way in which the two birds overlap as they perch on their leafy branch

and the like

flower and leaves

Obvious dryness and cracking as well as paint loss

2 1/2" wide

Two Linked Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy flower vase I love the way inThis is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. Skillfully done but chunky in form, with a great warm patina to the dry wood, and all carved from one piece of wood with no notable chips, cracks or splits. Very nice. 6 7 8" long x 1 3 8" wide x 1" deep. Cages each measure about 3 1 8" t.