Lovely Old Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle with Fancy Underside tabletopo I found this piece at

I found this piece at an estate sale in Marblehead

This crocodile is from a group of wonderful old handmade animals I found this past weekend in New Hampshire

exemplify a really distinctive

but to me it's clear as day

Lovely Old Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle with Fancy Underside tabletopo I found this piece atDefinitely an old one, with a beautiful warm patina to the pine, and lovely detailing to the underside of the base, which makes it seem as if it could function as a butter stamp as well! The faceted top makes a perfect handle for waving out around as a rattle, and feels great in the hand. Very nice. 5 t x 1 1 8 wide and deep and in great, I would guess antique, condition.