Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain medieval walled city on the rhine The paint shows some wear

The paint shows some wear

Great for tea

black hand-embroidered details along the front

an allusion to long life)

Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain medieval walled city on the rhine The paint shows some wearYou 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