Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy Blocks measure 1 7/8” x

Blocks measure 1 7/8” x 1 13/16” x 5/8”

but very pretty

The one dated 1847 is unusual for incorporating metal beading for the anchor on the cross (which gives the anchor extra weight for sure

where a piece was reglued

with a great deal of effort invested in decorative carving on the long sides--cross hatching on one and a more complex pattern of chip carving on the other

Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy Blocks measure 1 7/8” xTwo antique stools this week, which make it a good week in my book; good old primitive stools seem to have become more and more precious, and no great mystery why! Found in MA, 2nd half 19th c. I believe, nice clean lines, and old black painted surface that makes it feel as well suited to serve as a pedestal for contemporary things as for folky old ones. Infinitely useful. 11 1 8 x 7 3 4 x 7 1 8 tall and in good condition, solid and sturdy, and heavy