Unusual Antique Bottle Whimsy (What is It?!) skiier these signs of age add

these signs of age add to the appeal of this piece

I have to say my favorite thing about it is their hand-painted faces

but the price is PER DOLL

this piece is in very good condition and structurally very sound

Unusual Antique Bottle Whimsy (What is It?!) skiier these signs of age addI hope someone will know and tell me what it is that is inside this bottle! Often one sees these bottle whimsies with various tools inside, or a winder, or a cross, but I for the life of me can't figure out quite what this one is. A sled? Part of a plough or harness or some sort? ??? Whatever it is, it is as it was made, as the carved stopper is locked forever in place by a cross bar, and there are no parts that have fallen off inside. The bottle a