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Silver and Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle
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Silver and Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of an antique silver baby's rattle and whistle with a mother of pearl handle. The body of the rattle is beautifully decorated on both sides with a heart and the word 'DARLING'. It also has two small bells attached.

It is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1919.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some minor surface marks and a small chip on the end of the handle and one bell is slightly squashed (see photo) but it still displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Silver Baby Rattle Teether to the 1920s.

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SA1218102
Description
A good example of an antique silver baby's rattle and whistle with a mother of pearl handle. The body of the rattle is beautifully decorated on both sides with a heart and the word 'DARLING'. It also has two small bells attached.
fig 1. An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING.
fig 1. Silver and Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle

It is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1919.

It is in good condition for its age.

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There are some minor surface marks and a small chip on the end of the handle and one bell is slightly squashed (see photo) but it still displays beautifully.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Silver Baby Rattle Teether to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218102
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING.

Silver and Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle

Archive II An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View II
Archive III An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View III
Archive IV An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View IV
Archive V An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View V
Archive VI An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View VII
Archive VIII An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING. View VIII
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An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING.
Silver and Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle
Ref: SA1218102
An antique silver baby rattle and teether featuring a flat mother of pearl handle, suspended silver bells, an integrated whistle top, and embossed lettering spelling DARLING.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBaby Rattles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMother of pearl handle, Repousse heart motif, Suspended silver bells, Integrated whistle
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian antique baby rattle and whistle combines sterling silver with a smooth, iridescent mother of pearl handle measuring 9.5 cm high and 2.5 cm wide. The elaborate silver body displays chased repoussé scrolling ornamentation, a central raised heart motif, and embossed lettering spelling out the word DARLING. Additional decorative elements include a hollow tubular whistle mouth at the top, a suspension ring with a tiny dangling bell, and a second small fan-shaped charm hanging nearby. Minor surface marks, a small chip on the edge of the mother of pearl handle, and a slightly flattened bell indicate gentle age and use. Display this tactile heritage piece upright or flat on a bookshelf alongside small decorative objects, curiosities, or miniature silver collections. The mixed reflective surfaces of polished silver and creamy mother of pearl catch ambient light effectively when placed in a study, drawing room, or display cabinet. Handling the delicate integrated whistle and charms provides a tangible connection to early twentieth-century silver smithing techniques, making it a conversation piece for history enthusiasts and silver collectors alike.

FAQs

Traditionally gifted at christenings during the 18th and 19th centuries, silver baby rattles served as status symbols, soothing teethers, and functional infant toys combining bells, whistles, and smooth organic handles.

Craftsmen combined hallmarked sterling silver with natural materials such as mother of pearl, bone, or coral, which provided smooth and cool surfaces suitable for teething infants.

Authentic pieces feature official silver hallmarks detailing the maker, purity, assay office, and date letter, accompanied by hand-chased scrollwork, relief typography, and repousse metalwork.

These small silver collectables are frequently displayed inside glass cloches, set upon velvet-lined trays, or arranged alongside other antique metalwork on a bookshelf or sideboard.

Clean the silver elements using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding immersion in liquid or exposure to harsh chemical cleaners that can degrade the mother of pearl handle.
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