Carved Whimsy Chain with Ball in Cage and Geometric Form at Ends 19th c " making it feel especially

" making it feel especially apt for the present moment

The carver ran out of room near the end

Some loss to the paper label on the box as evident and to the box itself at one corner

using what looks like a combination of ink and crayon

edges and corners

Carved Whimsy Chain with Ball in Cage and Geometric Form at Ends 19th c " making it feel especiallyI've got increasingly picky about carved whimsies, and while this one is not antique or super complicated, I really like the elongated shape of the links and especially the faceted geometric carving dangling at one end, balancing the ball in cage on the other. Mid 20th c. I believe, with a nice dry wood patina. Nice hanging down from one nail on the wall, perhaps next to where one hangs the keys, reminding one of key fobs! 16 1 2" long x 7 8" wide and