SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links composition Established in 1952 by Weston

Established in 1952 by Weston and Brenda Andersen and still in operation

but a pretty terrific small tin litho soldier he is

while also I'd guess

especially the brown and white of the cow

then two brown

SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links composition Established in 1952 by WestonI've never seen another whimsy chain like this one (the making of which completely baffles me!), with the square on every other link sliding from one side of the link to the other horizontally. All carved from one piece of wood and quite finely done. I would guess early 20th century, with a nice dry wood patina; quite elegant and quite lovely. 20"long x 3 4" wide and deep. Very good condition, with no losses, splits or other issues whatsoever, and all