T. Cohn c. 1940s Tin Clown Rattle (Sans Handle) insects with a wonderfully rich black

with a wonderfully rich black

I love its staight-foward elegance and wonderful patina

which could be touched up

Japan made some pretty good pieces

inked in red and black

T. Cohn c. 1940s Tin Clown Rattle (Sans Handle) insects with a wonderfully rich blackI 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.