Hand-carved 1903 Anchor Plaque newfoundland It was my grandmother's

It was my grandmother's

but would certainly love to see it put to use

but this whale design I believe was by far the loveliest

contained in a cardboard canister

Hand-carved 1903 Anchor Plaque newfoundland It was my grandmother'sWhether one lives by the sea or in the middle of the country, I think this finely hand carved wooden shield shaped anchor plaque makes for a pretty wonderful thing to hang on the wall, signifying adventure as well as safe harbor. It's just beautifully done, with the rope carved in the round as it snakes across the top of the anchor, and then this field of pin prick like marks outlining the year of its making, I assume: 1903. Really striking hung and