Sweet Old Whittled Whimsy Rattle made in sweden but there are plenty left

but there are plenty left to do the job of sweeping off the work table

It measures 2 1/8ʺin diameter and 4 1/4" tall

I found this one at a recent estate sale in Weston

Another great turned wooden box

this one in 1989

Sweet Old Whittled Whimsy Rattle made in sweden but there are plenty leftThis super sweet, super old little whimsy made me realize I am often describing things are carved when I should be saying whittled, meaning made using only a knife and if there were ever an object that would seem to embody the act of whittling, I think it might be it! I really like its rustic ness and the simplicity of the form like a cheerio on a barbell! and can almost picture its maker with their knife in hand sitting at the end of the day