Sweet Old Oak Wood Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy Rattle F.A. Gray Excellent--pristine--condition

Excellent--pristine--condition

and in very good condition

I'd guess 1980s or so

no losses and with two eye hooks plus and extra on back for hanging

Sweet Old Oak Wood Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy Rattle F.A. Gray Excellent--pristine--conditionI found this sweet old whimsy in mid coast Maine clearly carved as a rattle long ago, but it stands straight and tall with the ball in cage at bottom, turning it in to a sort of architectural tower, and I love the formal progression of shapes that way. Carved of oak, early 20th century or so I believe. 5 5 16" x 3 4" x 3 4". Good condition. A few old knicks to the thin "walls" of the cage, I don't think at all detracting, and no splits breaks that I