Craftsman Style Doll... (definitely a W.I.P.)

I just returned from a quick trip over the river

(o.k. "and through the woods...") to Delaware, 

making a stop at the Farmer's Flea Market in New Castle.

I came across this craftsman style architectural piece...

It just spoke to me... and for $3.00 with a bit of bargaining; 

came home with me! The seller said it is an old mantle clock case. 

It only stands 9 inches high... and is heavy for its size (2+ lbs. I'm sure)

After a damp cloth cleaning (I am thinking that it is walnut)... 

it certainly has the makings for a whimsical doll!

I cannot find a single nail in it; the four square columns

 are pegged on the bottom of the platform.

And don't you just love the vintage brass tag that I found...

It has "snook 260" stamped on it; in red.

Happy hunting... Daryle

The Fable Unfolds...

My favorite part of the fable

of the Man and the Satyr...

is when the man blows cold air,

in an attempt to cool his porridge.

And the satyr exclaims; 

"I'll have nothing to do with a man 

who blows both hot and cold

with the same breath!" 

I found this set of of small, rusty

spoons and bowls 

at the Ranch Hope Thrift Shop... 

the same day I began working on this!

Here's a close-up of his wool felt

waist-coat jacket and vintage crochet lace vest.