Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle early american sharpening stone 3 1/8" across at base

3 1/8" across at base

The wood frame shows some age and wear

1 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 7/16

plus one of them can be popped out (as shown in photos

Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle early american sharpening stone 3 1/8" across at baseI'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