Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End green and cream which could just be the

which could just be the remnant of the apple tree

I love the black hair

Just incredibly constructed from top to bottom and in fantastic condition--really quite a thing

A bit of research leads me to believe that most if not all were made from a kit of Strombecker Steam Locomotives dating to the 1920s or 30s

Sweet Antique Rattle Whimsy with Lock Shaped End green and cream which could just be theA fairly simple but beautifully carved and quite old whimsy rattle, sold as found with string wrapped around one end, perhaps to keep it from rattling! I really like the lock shape of the larger end, which also allows for it to be hung from a nail, and then the other end looking rather like a little acorn. Very sweet, with a great old patina, looks maybe like walnut to me. 5 1 2" x 15 16" x 15 16" and in very good condition. String could be easily