Miniature 1931 Carved Lock Whimsy Love Token? old tool or paws or

or paws or

and became know for hyper realistic metal point work

what a great thing to stash a few things inside for safe keeping

but I think I've secured it snugly (it pops over his shoulders then secures with a pin at the center of his back that folds down

A very elegant piece that would hold its own amid any collection of beautiful boxes

Miniature 1931 Carved Lock Whimsy Love Token? old tool or paws orI'd like to think this sweet little carved locked was made as a wedding or anniversary gift a token of love and commitment that would endure for many years to come. Now, if one should be so lucky as to have a living relative born in 1931, it would make a perfect gift to give straight away! 1 5 8" x 7 8" x 5 8"; the perfect scale to wear around one's neck. The wood is aged and there are a few spots of what I think is a little white paint on the side