SOLD Make Do Get-Out-of-the-Garden Rattle from North Carolina Estate victorian wirework I had one of these

I had one of these when I first started the shop

It appears more or less complete and in very good condition

plus 15 extras I found in the same box

including with what seems to be some rounding to the ears from weathering

Some nice alligatoring to the white paint which also shows some pale blue that came from I know not where along the left edge

SOLD Make Do Get-Out-of-the-Garden Rattle from North Carolina Estate victorian wirework I had one of theseI found this rattle at Brimfield, purchased from a seller who found it at an estate in North Carolina, where it had been used by the grandmother of the house to scare away creatures invading her garden. I love its elemental make do ness, with the flat wood handle punched right through the other end of the tin can. With beans I presume inside making the loud rattle. And made special with green paint and squiggles on either side, I presume representing