Much Weathered Antique Carved Architectural Element with Turning Ball light wood whimsy Overall dimensions approx 10 1/2"

Overall dimensions approx 10 1/2" l x 4 1/2" w x 3" t

stained a deep brown

I just love the succinct graphic elegance of the diagrams

I'd think he dates to the 1930s or 40s

Much Weathered Antique Carved Architectural Element with Turning Ball light wood whimsy Overall dimensions approx 10 1/2"I spotted this hanging on the wall and just found it beautiful, with its old and very weathered wood, softened by the elements like driftwood, making it feel like quite a singular thing. The ball at center turns on its post, and shows some old pink red paint, as does the reverse side of piece. Im not sure what this was once a part of, but somehow it makes me think a bit of an old carousel, as if a horse might rise and fall on a post below it! With a