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A fine antique 19th-century treen police rattle, crafted from wood and brass.

This traditional hand-held noisemaker features a beautifully patinated wooden body with brass fittings, typical of those used by police and watchmen in the 19th century to raise the alarm or attract attention. The mechanism is in good working order, producing a loud, distinctive sound when rotated.

In very good condition, showing only light age-related wear, this is a lovely example of an authentic Victorian police rattle — both a fascinating historical object and a collectible piece of treen.