Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy dominoes in slide top box still nailed to the box

still nailed to the box

The wood is aged and a bit rough in spots

color and surface make it a pretty striking thing

which I'd describe as a flea bite

19 more cyanotype solar prints inside that one

Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy dominoes in slide top box still nailed to the boxFound 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.