Ships, Folk Art, and Whimsey in Bottles

This is an 1800's scene of Jesus on the cross with numerous religious symbols made by Henry .A. Poole of Reading, PA., and Hampton, VA where he was a resident at the National Soldiers Home. Jesus is wonderfully carved from wood and is shown in a blue loin cloth. Above his head is a plaque with the INRI letters. Below his feet in a plaque with HIS which are letters associated with the Catholic faith. On top of the cross arm all covered in sparkles is a mallet, pliers, an unknown drum shaped piece. Hanging from the cross arm are two unidentified wooden pieces. A ladder with 5 rung leans against the back of the cross along with a long spear and sponge on a pole. On the base is a post with cloth going over it on one side representing the robe of Jesus, and on the other is a pedestal with a rooster on top. There is a bible in front of the cross. The tools and symbols are coated with sparkles. There is a blue cloth covering the bottom of the bottle. The bottle is sealed with a wooden stopper with a carved decorative top. The bottle has a very small chip along the lip of the opening.