T. Cohn c. 1940s Tin Clown Rattle (Sans Handle) insects to greet one at breakfast-time

to greet one at breakfast-time

The more time I spend looking at this one

so when I found both together in this one

and indeed his stance is like that of a lamb just learning to stand on wobbly legs

he’ll sit up on his own

T. Cohn c. 1940s Tin Clown Rattle (Sans Handle) insects to greet one at breakfast-timeI like this old tin noisemaker better for having been freed of its handle, such that one can just send it rolling along, rattling and swirling as it goes. I love these clowns in pink polka dots too. Made by T. Cohn, USA, c. 1940s I believe. 4 1 16 in diameter x 7 8 d. A patch of surface loss over the face of one clown and a bit along the rim. Otherwise very good condition, great color, very sturdy.