Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy ink sketch and really sweet

and really sweet

There are small chips to polychrome here and there

and which I think may just be a few stray fibers

papered on the back and wired for hanging

Some toning/stains as evident and as documented in detail photos

Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy ink sketch and really sweetFound yesterday in New Hampshire, I'm sure this old whimsy was made as a gift for a child, with two carved rings at center, and perhaps a good one for teething too! I love the hourglass shape and the detail at one end with a ring hat looks like a bolt around a screw. With nice age to it, unlike another I've seen and just a nice little object. 2 5 8" x 13 16" and in very good condition, nice dry wood patina, earlyish 20th c. I would guess.