Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain blue green scarab The paint on the hand

The paint on the hand has a bit of a flesh-tone to it--as compared to the whiter paint of the stripes

What a happy bell this is

maybe 1920s or so

and have not found another out there quite like it

or maybe near the fireplace

Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain blue green scarab The paint on the handI never tire of these carved whimsy chains, as even carving a two link chain seems like a miracle to me, and even fairly simple ones have their own distinct personalities. I like the rustic ness of this one and its relatively large and fat links; it feels a bit more like one carved by a prisoner than an end of the day leisurely whittler! 5 3 4" long x 1 1 16" wide x 5 16" thick. Definitely with some age, but no notable cracks or splits. A nice one