Carved Antique Wooden Boot u shaped I believe this birdcage dates

I believe this birdcage dates from the 1930s or so

which I think just adds to its charm

some wear of paint along the edges of the lid and base where they meet

with great pointy ears

At first I thought this antique Griebel Instrument Co

Carved Antique Wooden Boot u shaped I believe this birdcage datesWhen I first spotted this wonderful little carved wooden boot I guessed it was a snuff box, as most I have in this style contain an interior compartment usually concealed by a sliding top for stashing snuff (ground tobacco, for snorting.) But this refined little boot seems simply to be what it is just a charming carved object, which I'd guess dates to the mid 19th century or so. Great on the desk or anywhere. 4" long x 2 1 2" tall x 7 8" wide. Very