Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds antique carved wood doll The case is in good

The case is in good shape but the brass clasp does not lock tight

and I'll continue to snatch them up when I see them as I think they are just gorgeous

8" l x 2 7/8" t (at highest end

1 1/2" across at ferrule

The hinge is in great shape

Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds antique carved wood doll The case is in goodA very sweet little old cup or goblet, carved of one piece of wood a whimsy of sorts, and of course with those diamond and shield shaped cutouts all around, not one one could drink out of! Nice form, including the tiered pedestal base. With a nice warm dry wood patina, late 19th c. or so, I would guess. 3 3 8" t x 1 5 8" in diameter and in excellent condition.