Wonderful Old Handmade Penguin Doorstop with Alligator Paint vintage tea chest It has seen some use

It has seen some use and wear and is in fair vintage condition

it seems to nod to old salt glazed jugs

and a pretty magical portrayal of the universe

hatted figures--two in profile on the left panel

Wonderful Old Handmade Penguin Doorstop with Alligator Paint vintage tea chest It has seen some useThis could be my very favorite old wooden cutout doorstop ever. 1. It's a penguin. 2. The flapping position of the flippers. 3. The feet. 4. The paint job, including this great painterly use of gray for outlining and shading the belly. And 5, perhaps best of all, the alligatoring of the creamy white paint and just terrific overall wear and aging. Really a warm, charming, satisfying thing. 7 3 4" tall x 8" wide x 4 1 4" d. Great structural condition.