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Antique Collectables 19thc Hand Held Policeman's Rattle Initialled W.t. And Dated 1874. English.
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Antique Collectables 19thc Hand Held Policeman's Rattle Initialled W.t. And Dated 1874. English.

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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This is a first for me and a very unusual item to find....a fine example of a 19thc dated and initialled policeman's rattle...these were used before the introduction of the whistle in around 1884 and would have been used to attract the attention of other fellow police officers when assistance was needed....the downside of the rattle, was that it could not be heard as far away as the whistle and also if the rattle was wrestled from the officers grasp, it could be used against him by hitting him with it....this one has the initials of the owner W.T and the date 1874 set into lead discs....the rattle is in very good condition with a fine colour that "aged" beech goes.

English. C1874.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Policeman Rattle to the 19th Century.

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SA1113685
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8088
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Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

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This is a first for me and a very unusual item to find....a fine example of a 19thc dated and initialled policeman's rattle...
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these were used before the introduction of the whistle in around 1884 and would have been used to attract the attention of other fellow police officers when assistance was needed.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...the downside of the rattle, was that it could not be heard as far away as the whistle and also if the rattle was wrestled from the officers grasp, it could be used against him by hitting him with it....this one has the initials of the owner W.T and the date 1874 set into lead discs....the rattle is in very good condition with a fine colour that "aged" beech goes.

English. C1874.

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Policeman Rattle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113685
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8088
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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An antique dark wood policemans rattle with a turned handle and metal inset discs.
Antique Collectables 19thc Hand Held Policeman's Rattle Initialled W.T. And Dated 1874. English.
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An antique dark wood policemans rattle with a turned handle and metal inset discs.
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  • ObjectCollectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned handle, Spring-loaded mechanism, Inlaid metal discs
  • SizeH 3.8 cm (1 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

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A policemans rattle is a mechanical noisemaker used by law enforcement officers in the 19th century before the widespread availability of whistles to summon assistance and signal fellow officers.

These items were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or beech, often featuring internal spring mechanisms made of metal or resilient wood.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related wear, hand-turned wooden components, maker marks or institutional stampings, and patination consistent with frequent handling.

This type of historical artefact functions effectively as a decorative shelf object, styled within a cabinet of curiosities or displayed on a desk as a conversation piece.

Maintain wooden artefacts by keeping them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to protect the surface finish.
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