Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy eclipse But if they don't quite

But if they don't quite succeed in their humor

I think the self-referential pen and ink drawing on this antique French postcard is pretty fabulous

Four are orange glazed with blue around the lips

Endless fun--I could have continued configuring and photographing these all day

Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy eclipse But if they don't quiteFound 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.