Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #3 (Teapot!) painted snake stick with just a bit of

with just a bit of wear to the sharp edges of the ball in cage at end

and all doors open easily and close flush

the exact year faded by 1890s it looks to me

while his one cocked foot asserts complete engagement with his surroundings and readiness to rise at any moment

to be held with two hands horizontally to play

Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #3 (Teapot!) painted snake stick with just a bit ofI just found three of these lovely old cut paper weavings, listed individually, and think they must have been done by a very dexterous and meticulous school girl, or more likely her teacher, as they are quite finely crafted. This one is burgundy and silver, and the first I've seen that is pictorial, woven to form a teapot! The paper weaving is neatly mounted on a piece of cream colored lightweight cardstock type paper. Overall: 9 1 8" x 9 1 8".