Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Salvador Terán tray The polar bear stands less

The polar bear stands less than an inch tall

and they are otherwise in very good condition

his arms and legs (but not his head) move

I believe this one dates from the late 19th century

This is the second of two vintage gouache and colored pencil renderings of corporate jets that I found together

Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Salvador Terán tray The polar bear stands lessI 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