SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links bitossi but I think it’s the

but I think it’s the graphic black lines that really make it

1880s-90s) with portraits of several individuals who were

Plus it weighs about two pounds--such that one could use it as a paperweight and also for arm exercises

the text is clear and completely readable

SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links bitossi but I think it’s theI'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