Lovely 19th Century Walnut Whimsy Rattle with Asymetrical Handle abstract print printed in 1863 with a

printed in 1863 with a different back design and removed backgrounds from the court cards

Salt fired I believe (which yielded a few shiny areas)

and most especially for ones with backgrounds populated with lots of little wooden houses

with edge loss to pages and variation to the quality/inking of the woodcut illustrations

and also make me think of the incoming tide

Lovely 19th Century Walnut Whimsy Rattle with Asymetrical Handle abstract print printed in 1863 with aI love these sorts of folk art rattles, and this is a lovely antique example, carved of walnut. And unusual in my experience for having the handle extend down from one side rather than the center. Great form, beautiful wear to the handle, sturdy and substantial, lovely. 7 1 4" x 3 1 8" x 3". Excellent antique condition.