Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer handmade jackstraws and then a few first

and then a few first branches of forsythia or redbud in early spring

with the caged ball like a precious stone at the center

Late 60s or 1970s I'd guess

with just a bit of darkening to the brass

Based on its marks (there are actually three different marks on the set)

Charming Antique Carved, Painted Revolutionary War Officer handmade jackstraws and then a few firstI believe this early carving is meant to represent a Revolutionary War officer tricorne hat, blue long coat, gold sash, and yellow waist coat and breeches. Sadly, this wonderful fellow lost part of one arm and also the very corner tip of his hat along the way but he's so good I'd just call them battle wounds! The original paint has endured and aged beautifully, and he is otherwise in great shape, still sturdily attached to his base and standing tall