PAIR of tin U.S. Metal Toy Mfg. Co. Halloween noisemakers. I have heard this type of noisemaker referred to as "ratchet" and "grogger." One holds the plastic handle and spins the tin creating a serious racket!
Strong lithographed designs of an owl with a pumpkin and a witch, black cat, moon, and owl. Designs are detailed and unfaded. ...click for details
Measurements: This is an amazing set of 19th century Japanese hair ornaments, decorated (both sides identical) with gold pique work in a chrysanthemum pattern. (The chrysanthemum is symbol of the sun; the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals to represent perfection.)