Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple pewter walnuts beautifully carved with a very

beautifully carved with a very nice surface--and

making one want to be a little gentle with it

but I might give her pride of place on a mantle or shelf--really great

about 9 inches from top of figure's head to end of strings

Some wear to the velvet but overall very good condition

Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple pewter walnuts beautifully carved with a veryI'm strangely obsessed with this one, in no small part because of the manner in which the bits of paint loss highlight the tips of noses and chins and toes making them both feel rather surreal, perfectly in keeping with their bright red lips and very pink skin and the way she, especially, was painted, with a very folky exuberance to her blouse and skirt and big green collar. Feels a bit like an oversized wedding cake topper and very much like a piece