Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain man with bulldog It's the larger of the

It's the larger of the two that it the most elaborate

tight and flush

and it does seem to build up some tension

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Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain man with bulldog It's the larger of theYou know I am always on the hunt for whimsies, but haven't found a whimsy chain in quite a while this one of two today, found together, each carved from one piece of wood. One sees simple whimsy chains like this continuing to be carved, but there's a world of difference this is a really nice, old one, with satisfying squarish form to the links, and rich, dry patina. One feels the hand of its maker all over this, a lovely example. 17" l x 1" w. Very