Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays Art nouveau in style

Art nouveau in style

as it feels great in the hand

which from what I understand was the generic sticker for glass made in Czechoslovakia

This piece

Hand-painted and finely made

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays Art nouveau in styleI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no