F.P's Kraft American Cheese Crate Wood Carved Red Heart 1930s wood cut A pretty refined little ball

A pretty refined little ball in cage whimsy

Two little metal stands pop up on the sides to set it up at an angle on a flat surface for bagatelle on the go

Pieces measure about 4 to 4 1/2” long

A good one to hang by the light switch in the bedroom perhaps

awkward but eager

F.P's Kraft American Cheese Crate Wood Carved Red Heart 1930s wood cut A pretty refined little ballI loved finding this very sweet hand carved heart plaque, and then turning it over to see that it was made from the wood of a Kraft American Cheese crate. It seems as though the wood was quite deliberately chosen, with logo perfectly framed, so I have to think the heart was inspired by a love of processed cheese, or perhaps a token of appreciation for the provider of such! Doesn't get much more American than that. The logo and text on the crate wood