Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain man with bulldog I then came across in

I then came across in person it later that day

coming for them all

Taken in a contemporary context

3 1/2" x 2 1/4"

and it does seem to build up some tension

Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain man with bulldog I then came across inYou 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