Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds antique carved wood doll taking in to the old

taking in to the old “Fine Art Rooms” at Boston’s Jordan Marsh for custom framing

the vase is in excellent condition

in significant part as a means for sculptors to show off their skills

1 1/2" across at ferrule

Sweet Antique Whimsy Cup with Cutout Shields and Diamonds antique carved wood doll taking in to the oldA very sweet little old cup or goblet, carved of one piece of wood a whimsy of sorts, and of course with those diamond and shield shaped cutouts all around, not one one could drink out of! Nice form, including the tiered pedestal base. With a nice warm dry wood patina, late 19th c. or so, I would guess. 3 3 8" t x 1 5 8" in diameter and in excellent condition.