Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain dog squeak toy with those two crossed stitches

with those two crossed stitches holding it still

I find this quite a strong and affecting drawing

And of course a hoiuse shaped match dispenser and striker makes for a perfect metaphor for a combustible situation / world on fire

or as a paperweight (it's solid and heavy) or hang it somewhere and set it swinging from time to time

Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain dog squeak toy with those two crossed stitchesYou 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