Gorgeous Antique Chain Link + Ball in Cage + Moving Part Whimsy for serving drinks I think the black and

I think the black and white stripes and swirl patterns of the inlaid glass are fantastic (it feels as if that glass was just destined to become this bat) and then that face

I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful

3 3/4" across at base and 5 1/2" across from edge to edge of lip (vase opening measures 3 1/4" inside from of the glass lip

The metal post features two spools for thread and holds needles inside of it

just terrific

Gorgeous Antique Chain Link + Ball in Cage + Moving Part Whimsy for serving drinks I think the black andReally a beauty! Lots going on with this antique whimsy, late 19th very early 20th century or so I would guess, but the skillfulness of the carving and beauty of the wood make it feel like quite an elegant thing. At the tip are two interlocking pieces which move to and fro, and the ball rolls around freely in its cage. A perfect one to hang by the last of the links from a nail on the wall. 13 7 8" l x 1 13 16" wide and deep. There is one clean split