Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain horsehair paint brush Established in 1894

Established in 1894

15 3/8" tall x 9 3/4" wide x 1/4" deep

I am completely taken with drawing

but I had never come across a Wilson Walkie

This charming matching plate and bowl set were made by Emily Stackman (now Emily Laszuk)

Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain horsehair paint brush Established in 1894My guess is that this is a carved whimsy chain abandoned mid way through, but I like to think of it as a deconstruction of the carving process, showing the progression from beginning to final carving in an almost diagrammatic manner, complete with pencil drawn outlines on the uncarved end, and increasingly fine links at the other. A pretty cool object in any case I think, and a fun one to wave around! Great condition, with a nice warm patina. 9" l x