SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links composition "See how it runs" refers

"See how it runs" refers to the salt's fineness and anti-caking agents

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

especially the brown and white of the cow

Very good antique condition with a fantastic patina that photos don't quite do justice

but a pretty terrific small tin litho soldier he is

SOLD Unusual, Finely Carved Old Whimsy Chain with Sliding Links composition "See how it runs" refersI'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