19th Century Antique Primitive Square Nails in Elephant Grey Paint Fabulous

I got up at 2:00AM on a cold winters morning and proceeded to grab my muffler, mittens, jacket, bundle up and face the elements last week. I took my friend with me and it was a long ride through very dense fog..... the kind you have to follow the tail lights of the car in front of you to see! Yikes! A little dangerous but we made it to Market just fine and I am thrilled to present, my "catch of the day" to you! I certainly lucked out and am so excited to present this next offering that is just too fabulous for words! This piece was purchased in New York many years ago and found it's way to the West Coast. The doll quilt and sock cats are not included with this purchase as they were used for display. This cradle was made for "Mabel", see image 12, probably by an endearing father who wanted to surprise her with either a birthday or Christmas gift. Sweet! Though this is signed with an inscription to her there does not appear to be a date. The cradle was fashioned from pine as the knots ar