S/4992 Antique Late 19th Century Hardwood Cricket Cage

An interesting late 19th century hardwood cricket cage of circular form, having a ring turned fitted pierced lid. The base is also pierced with oval vertical windows and is on a slightly protruding foot. Crickets were kept to amuse people with their singing. The whole has a pleasing colour and retains a patination.

Sold 2 in. (5 cm.) High
2¾ in. (7 cm.) Diameter Indian / Burmese Circa 1880