Antique Folk Art Monkey Head Carving, Stopper or Cane Top? pottery bud vase The pendant is marked with

The pendant is marked with 925

Edwin Scheier was responsible for the glazing and

8 drawings total

But beautiful

Antique Folk Art Monkey Head Carving, Stopper or Cane Top? pottery bud vase The pendant is marked withThe second of two monkeys this week, at least I believe it is the head of a monkey depicted on this carved piece, which I purchased from a dealer in Maine, who pulled it out of an old Maine estate. I love the face, especially the soulful eyes, and the very dark old dry wood patina. I think most likely it was some sort of stopper or handle, perhaps the topper on a cane? 19th c. I believe. 4 1 4 t x 1 1 8 w x 1 3 4 d and in very good condition, with one