Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy dominoes in slide top box 19 more cyanotype solar prints

19 more cyanotype solar prints inside that one

which has accrued quite a patina

The wood is aged and a bit rough in spots

I love love love this little thing-- a tiny treen apple with a 36+ inch cloth measuring tape inside

It seems to me that the painting--which has some of the feel (and drama

Nicely Carved Old Rattle Whimsy dominoes in slide top box 19 more cyanotype solar printsFound 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.