Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain dog squeak toy A handful of Victorian paper

A handful of Victorian paper lace valentines today

with those two crossed stitches holding it still

I find this quite a strong and affecting drawing

This is a beautiful antique hardwood portable ink bottle

and this excellent mint chocolate chip palette for the painted roof

Nice Old Simple Carved Whimsy Chain dog squeak toy A handful of Victorian paperYou 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