Wonderful 27 Inch Carved Whimsy Chain with Canoes! signed woodblock which differ radically from newer

which differ radically from newer examples

I'd guess it was one of a stash Ella kept handy to dash off as needed

eye-catching piece that that would lend a lovely final touch to many an outfit

Box measures 8" x5 1/8" x 4 5/8"

The bottom half is entirely carved from one piece of wood

Wonderful 27 Inch Carved Whimsy Chain with Canoes! signed woodblock which differ radically from newerThis is the definitely the first carved whimsy chain I've ever seen with canoes carved into the middle of it such a fun one. Plus dangling locks of sorts on either end. At 27 1 2" long, it would be a fun one to hang from a couple of nails snaking across the wall. This is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. Skillfully done, with a