Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain horsehair paint brush This charming matching plate and

This charming matching plate and bowl set were made by Emily Stackman (now Emily Laszuk)

but much of this has faded from the top surface of the wood

San Francisco de Yarinacocha

Established in 1894

It measures 4" long x 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" tall

Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain horsehair paint brush This charming matching plate andMy guess is that this is a carved whimsy chain abandoned mid way through, but I like to think of it as a deconstruction of the carving process, showing the progression from beginning to final carving in an almost diagrammatic manner, complete with pencil drawn outlines on the uncarved end, and increasingly fine links at the other. A pretty cool object in any case I think, and a fun one to wave around! Great condition, with a nice warm patina. 9" l x