Gorgeous Russian Wooden Stacking Toy carved shovels for serving

for serving

Who knew these old trumps markers for bridge or whist would prove so useful

and has a little loss to the inside of her other arm

though I find it hard to think that anyone wearing such a fabulously bold yellow vest wouldn't have a fun-loving and adventuresome nature just waiting to bust out

Gorgeous Russian Wooden Stacking Toy carved shovels for servingI found one other wooden stacking toy like this one a few years ago, and have had an eye out for another ever since; so beautiful, with its clean lines and unexpected pastel palette and the squared black cap on top. Based on a mark on the other like it I had, I believe that is Russian, which makes sense as it feels rather like a Constructivist sculpture! 1930 40s or so I believe. 6" tall x 2 5 8" in diameter and in very good condition. A few of the