Pewter Towle Shell Game in Original Box porcelain and wood box primarily in an expressionistic style

primarily in an expressionistic style

but I think it is perfect just by itself

I'm guessing these doll eyes came from a prized doll that had great sentimental value to the person--or parent of the person--who managed to have them removed from the doll and mounted on this little stand

Sarah and Tamar

as well as two solid decorative lines along its front

Pewter Towle Shell Game in Original Box porcelain and wood box primarily in an expressionistic styleThis is the second of these c. 1970s Towle Walnut Shell Games I've had in the shop, which I think are great for all sorts of situations, from cocktail parties to serving as a fun alternative to coin tosses or Rock Paper Scissors for settling all sorts of matters. The pewter walnuts themselves are terrific objects, useful as paper weights or just sitting around. The set of three fit in neat little cutouts in the cardboard base of the original blue box,