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Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian
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Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique football rattle. An English, elm and oak signalling ratchet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A nostalgic piece of sporting memorabilia, evoking the excitement of late 19th century match days.

Crafted from elm with deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Turned and tactile oak handle, with lighter caramel tones

Pair of long, flexible teeth engaging a rotary cog wheel for loud effect

Produces a distinctive, prominent noise, once familiar at Cup Finals and big matches

Robustly made and designed to withstand enthusiastic use

A fine collector’s piece of sporting history or unique decorative display

This Victorian football rattle offers a charming glimpse into the heritage of English sport, presenting both as a functional curiosity and evocative piece of memorabilia from the formative years of association football. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168306
Dealers Internal Reference
25632
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Description
This is an antique football rattle. An English, elm and oak signalling ratchet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A nostalgic piece of sporting memorabilia, evoking the excitement of late 19th century match days.
fig 1. Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian

Crafted from elm with deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Turned and tactile oak handle, with lighter caramel tones

Pair of long, flexible teeth engaging a rotary cog wheel for loud effect

Produces a distinctive, prominent noise, once familiar at Cup Finals and big matches

fig 2. Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Football Rattle, English, Elm, Sporting Memorabilia, Treen, Victorian

Robustly made and designed to withstand enthusiastic use

A fine collector’s piece of sporting history or unique decorative display

This Victorian football rattle offers a charming glimpse into the heritage of English sport, presenting both as a functional curiosity and evocative piece of memorabilia from the formative years of association football. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168306
Dealers Internal Ref
25632
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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