Old Cast Iron Cat on Wall Mounting Arm (Presumed Bell Hook), With Lost Tail! bone gaming chips Another small antique cut paper

Another small antique cut paper creation

I purchased this from a seller in England and have found other drawings similar in style signed simply Esme Church

written directly on the card

one has the sense that he is quite alert and attuned to his surroundings

including ladders and pedestals and this perfect chair

Old Cast Iron Cat on Wall Mounting Arm (Presumed Bell Hook), With Lost Tail! bone gaming chips Another small antique cut paperYes, this old cast iron cat lost its tail, but with that face, and wonderfully arching back too, who cares?! Wall mounting at one end and with a curl for a hook at the other, I believe it was likely made to hang a bell from at an outdoor entry which it could do now, or a plant, or just inside the door could be the hanger for all one's keys with a spare set dangling from its tail! Original paint visible on the face, including terrific green eyes, and