Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy framed or not

framed or not

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

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There is also one little ding to the wood on one end right at the center of the handle

Handsome Antique Cricket Stool in Black Paint 1930s Russian stacking toy framed or notTwo 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