Great Old Pair of Large Carved Solid Wood Carnival Dice airplane drawing they're precious

they're precious

I'll bet because it got lots of use displaying favorite paintings

And a handwritten inscription - "To Edith Werling with love from Frederic

circa 1827

but they almost have the feel of ceramic

Great Old Pair of Large Carved Solid Wood Carnival Dice airplane drawing they're preciousA terrific old pair of black and white painted oversized carved solid wood dice, each weighing in at more than a pound and a half each. These are wonderfully irregular, with sides varying from about 3 11 16 to 4 inches, and with clear wear to their rounded corners, indicating that these were actively used, I believe likely for a carnival game and indeed it is quite a performative thing to toss these heavy things! Great sculptural objects, and fun to