Carved 20 Inch Whimsy Chain with Hook and Ball in Cage gorilla costume it's in perfect condition

it's in perfect condition

this is just a lovely object that feels great in the hand and that I think has many more good years in it yet

8 5/16" t x 2 3/8"

and perhaps inspiration for some sort of party game

The underside of the lid and interior bottom of the box is lined with dark green fabric with a little padding underneath

Carved 20 Inch Whimsy Chain with Hook and Ball in Cage gorilla costume it's in perfect conditionThis is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I think. Squarish links on this one with a handy hook for hanging on one end with a two ball cage at the other dangling at the end. All carved from one piece of wood with no notable chips, cracks or splits. There are some flea bites though on one post of the cage. 20 5 8" long x 1 3 16" wide; links