Hand-carved Wooden Cigarette Dispenser with Bird, Presumed Russian raven Bisque with graphic black details

Bisque with graphic black details as well as a faint orange stain on its beak and webbed feet

circa 1940s and all of 3 inches tall

The body of the sculpture is in near perfect condition

exceptionally  crafted examples of American Machine Age design

This set of three gorgeous Cinnabar-colored Burmese lacquer betel boxes makes me want to find appropriately lovely and unexpected little things to store inside

Hand-carved Wooden Cigarette Dispenser with Bird, Presumed Russian raven Bisque with graphic black detailsMy mother is a master estate sale navigator and treasure finder; I got my passion for it from her, and our tastes are almost perfectly in sync. Fortunately, I have her as a Critical Eye collaborator and my number one picker! This fabulous vintage hand carved wooden cigarette dispenser, Russian we believe, is one of her finds. Fill the box, pull the handle, and the little bird delivers your smoke in its little beak. Works great, much fun, perfect for a