This is a good example of a child's antique bird scarer, made from beech wood this small bird scarer still is in full working order.
These rattles when swung rapidly emit a strong clacking sound as the wooden tongue rattles over the wooden cog. This bird scarer is still in working order. and small child's examples are difficult to find.
British, circa 1880
It only measures 12.2cm w x 11cm h x  1.5cm d