Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain medieval walled city on the rhine 2 7/8" x 1 13/16"

2 7/8" x 1 13/16" x 3/4"

but closer to home

they are super satisfying as objects

an allusion to long life)

and reminds us of the hand present in every stitch

Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain medieval walled city on the rhine 2 7/8" x 1 13/16"You 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