Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle embroidered Based on a mark on

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from the Pas-de-Calais region

Uncommon and pretty special I think

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Lovely Antique Folk Art Interlocking Bits Whimsy Rattle with Gentle Rattle and Faceted Handle embroidered Based on a mark onI'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