Victorian Era Police or Fireman's Hand-crank Alarm Rattle with Mounting Bracket cute house and possibly Tutsi

and possibly Tutsi

:) Every detail of this wonderful drawing enhances its almost over the top romanticism: the tiny crosses atop the tombstone against which he leans

happily munching away

with many many more shakes and throws of the dice left in it

smallest 5 3/4" x 3 3/8"

Victorian Era Police or Fireman's Hand-crank Alarm Rattle with Mounting Bracket cute house and possibly TutsiI understand that this particular steel encased model of standing noisemaker was standard at police and fire stations in the late 19th and early 20th century, designed to be heard at long distances to signal distress or in the event of a fire or gas leak. When you turn the crank, the wooden cog wheel moves slats on each side, making a super loud clacking sound, which is must say is incredibly satisfying, and a great way to release stress, kind of like