Set of Four Scrappy Scratch Made Houses animal illustrations I've only recently learned that

I've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing

This piece shows some age

I would guess not too far from where is was painted

L Hammett  company was formed in 1863 by John Hammett

a perfect single scoop

Set of Four Scrappy Scratch Made Houses animal illustrations I've only recently learned thatThere are some very fancy folk art houses and then there are very humble ones like these, which I course fell in love with immediately. Hard scrabble feeling, which makes them feel very tender and empathetic to me, and with the two toned green one a great anchor for the group. The wonderfully tall and chunky chimney on the squat white one also makes a perfect pedestal for one of its companions. Honest, unfussy, and to my eye super charming. Sold as