I paid a good bit for this one as far as small carved whimsies go, but unusual in my experience to find a round one, and not too often early painted ones either, and I just fell in love with it. Carved of pine, with a nice large (relative to its scale) ball inside,  and the black paint worn in the best way. And, being round, it rolls when turned on its side--making me think it was made as a toy for a child.  Really sweet and special feeling. 

2 5/8” x 1 5/8” d and in good, beautifully aged and worn condition. One small nick to the surface of one end round edge, no matter.