Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle early american sharpening stone with well carved pair of

with well carved pair of balls making me think of two little peas in a pod

The wood frame shows some age and wear

who carved this one in the 1920s or so

7 1/4 x 5 1/4 and in good condition

Surely there is an Irish-person who needs this beautiful (and instructive

Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle early american sharpening stone with well carved pair ofI've got a special love for treen rattles of this sort, which I've seen described as puzzle rattles and whimsy rattles for their crown of thorns type construction of interlocking parts; no nails or glue here. This is a small one (rightly sized for a child), which I think makes it especially charming as does the faceted finial at the end of the handle. And there are a handful of small, gently rattling beads (or whatever they are) inside, making for an