Lovely Old Carved Walnut Ball in Cage Whimsy with Octahedron Finial/Handle to hangr B: 3 7/8" l x

B: 3 7/8" l x 2 7/8" t

and very satisfying paint job

I would guess the portrait is American and likely dates to the 1830s-40s

Not in perfect condition

Notebook measures 10 3/8" x 8" x 15/16"

Lovely Old Carved Walnut Ball in Cage Whimsy with Octahedron Finial/Handle to hangr B: 3 7/8" l xA beauty of an old whimsy, carved of walnut I believe, with very elegant elongated form, housing one small ball inside. Best of all this and this wonderfully faceted top end, which also functions as a handle should one wish to use it as a rattle. Lovely. 6 3 4" t x 1" w x 1" d. Very nice condition, no issues whatsoever, with very nice age to it.