Unusual Antique Bottle Whimsy (What is It?!) banded designs but much of this has

but much of this has faded from the top surface of the wood

but surely this bowl was once a basket--there is a one remaining piece of the handle on the interior of one side

abstracted figures to either side of it

Founded in 1886

What a pretty and fun little one it is though

Unusual Antique Bottle Whimsy (What is It?!) banded designs but much of this hasI hope someone will know and tell me what it is that is inside this bottle! Often one sees these bottle whimsies with various tools inside, or a winder, or a cross, but I for the life of me can't figure out quite what this one is. A sled? Part of a plough or harness or some sort? ??? Whatever it is, it is as it was made, as the carved stopper is locked forever in place by a cross bar, and there are no parts that have fallen off inside. The bottle a