Bidspirit auction | Barrel on top of a

Barrel on top of a Gnarled Wood Burl Bank - Hand Carved Folk Art. American - Circa 1890. 5 3/4” Tall x 5” Diameter. Bob and Shirley Peirce Collection. The artisan has taken a well formed wood burl and carved images of a crouching dog making chase after a rabbit. To make a deposit, one must lift the barrel gently upwards. Only then, will the aperture become evident to those playing with the bank. This represents a genuinely riveting example of folk craftsman ingenuity. Condition: Excellent Mellow Patina.