Small Old (Slightly Nibbled) Single Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy brass Swiss cheese holder and the back hinges are

and the back hinges are in great shape

this piece measures 20" tall x 10" wide

I am so dumb I cannot write in this album

so one would guess he was an entomologist

which are just nice sculptural objects to have sitting around (I personally am reluctant to try to take them apart

Small Old (Slightly Nibbled) Single Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy brass Swiss cheese holder and the back hinges areThis little one shows a bit of loss on one side, perhaps from a mouse who nibbled on it a bit, but it's still a sweet one, with nice detailing to the top and a and a very royal looking R. carved into the underside of the bottom. 2 1 2" t x 7 8" wide and deep.