Original 19th Century Seneca Indian Snapping Turtle Rattle Antique Percussion Firearms Made by the DOLON &

Made by the DOLON & CO

and some have traces of the original paper they came from the factory in

a face piece and outserts

Circa 1905 this is a very decorative these have been in use since the 1700s

in the Museum record from where this set was acquired

Original 19th Century Seneca Indian Snapping Turtle Rattle Antique Percussion Firearms Made by the DOLON &Original Item: Only One Available. Dating to the late 19th century this is a dried and smoked shell, head, and neck of a common snapping turtle, with stretched neck that has been wrapped in leather. Inside the hollow body are cherry pits which create a rattling sound when shook. There is a wooden rod reinforcing turtle's neck, which is wrapped with leather, terminating with turtle's head. Approximate size: length 16 x width 7. Snapping turtle rattles