Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End green and cream wrapping around the sides of

wrapping around the sides of the egg and surrounded by flames

--to begin with

I love the black hair

Painting is in excellent condition

Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End green and cream wrapping around the sides ofA 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