Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End salt box derby Open 14 3/4 x 5

Open 14 3/4 x 5 3/4”

so could also be used for all sorts of things should one desire

from its maker

I've photographed in two different lighting situations to give a better sense of the metal

no chips or cracks or crazing that I can see

Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End salt box derby Open 14 3/4 x 5A fairly simple but beautifully carved and quite old whimsy rattle, sold as found with string wrapped around one end, perhaps to keep it from rattling! I really like the lock shape of the larger end, which also allows for it to be hung from a nail, and then the other end looking rather like a little acorn. Very sweet, with a great old patina, looks maybe like walnut to me. 5 1 2" x 15 16" x 15 16" and in very good condition. String could be easily