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A Rare Owl on a Swing Silver Baby's Rattle
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A Rare Owl on a Swing Silver Baby's Rattle

1940 - 1960
Sold 14 October 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A superb and collectable hallmarked silver rattle, in the form of an owl on a swing. This extremely rare example has a rectangular frame with bells at each corner. The swing is articulated and the owl has features front and back. To the base is a mother-of-pearl handle and the silver is of superb quality throughout. Novelty items of this type are always in great demand and owls are of particular interest, making this a collectable and practical piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or holes.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable with perseverance. Also marked Sterling beneath the swing seat.

Date :- Birmingham 1958.

Maker :- Crisford & Norris.

Length :- 11 cms.

Width :- 6 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Baby Rattle to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099302
Dealers Internal Reference
13638
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Description
A superb and collectable hallmarked silver rattle, in the form of an owl on a swing. This extremely rare example has a rectangular frame with bells at each corner. The swing is articulated and the owl has features front and back. To the base is a mother-of-pearl handle and the silver is of superb quality throughout.
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Novelty items of this type are always in great demand and owls are of particular interest, making this a collectable and practical piece.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle.
fig 1. A Rare Owl on a Swing Silver Baby's Rattle

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or holes.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable with perseverance. Also marked Sterling beneath the swing seat.

Date :- Birmingham 1958.

Maker :- Crisford & Norris.

Length :- 11 cms.

Width :- 6 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Baby Rattle to the 1960s.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099302
Dealers Internal Ref
13638
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Owl on a Swing Silver Baby's Rattle

Archive II An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle. View II
Archive III An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle. View III
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle.
A rare owl on a swing silver baby's rattle
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An antique silver baby rattle features a central owl figure on a swing frame, attached silver bells, and a tapered mother of pearl handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCollectibles
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOwl figural, Hanging bells, Swing frame, Tapered handle
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Silver baby rattles date back centuries and were traditionally given as christening gifts to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, and serve as practical teething aids due to silvers natural antimicrobial properties.

Authentic period pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver or coin silver, frequently featuring handles made from organic materials such as mother of pearl, bone, or ivory, alongside integrated hollow metal bells.

Authentication involves examining the piece for traditional hallmarks indicating silver purity and makers marks, as well as assessing the natural patination, wear patterns, and method of construction appropriate to the era.

Such small curiosities can be displayed on a dedicated mantelpiece, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or placed as a decorative accent on a bookshelf using a subtle acrylic display mount.

Preservation requires minimal intervention, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip away desirable historical patination; gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth is generally recommended.
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