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Antique Silver Baby Rattle
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Antique Silver Baby Rattle

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of an antique silver baby's rattle with mother of pearl teething ring. The silver body of the rattle is modelled as a whimsical jester with two small bells and a mother of pearl handle.

It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1924 and the maker Henry Perkins & Sons.

It is in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some minor surface marks and small knocks and some wear on the teething ring but nothing detrimental or untoward.

Approximate Dimensions :

Length : 5” (13cm)

Width : 1 1/2” (4cm)

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
13cm (5.12")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1241649
Description
A good example of an antique silver baby's rattle with mother of pearl teething ring.
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The silver body of the rattle is modelled as a whimsical jester with two small bells and a mother of pearl handle.
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fig 1. An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring.
fig 1. Antique Silver Baby Rattle

It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1924 and the maker Henry Perkins & Sons.

It is in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some minor surface marks and small knocks and some wear on the teething ring but nothing detrimental or untoward.

fig 2. An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring.
fig 2. Antique Silver Baby Rattle

Approximate Dimensions :

Length : 5” (13cm)

Width : 1 1/2” (4cm)

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
13cm (5.12")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1241649
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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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 sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring.

Antique Silver Baby Rattle

Archive II An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring. View III
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Archive V An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring. View V
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An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring.
Antique Silver Baby Rattle
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An antique sterling silver baby rattle shaped like a jester with hanging bells, a mother-of-pearl handle, and an attached ring.
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  • ObjectBaby Rattles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver, White
  • MotifsJester head motif, Hanging bells, Teething ring, Mother-of-pearl handle
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

This antique Victorian baby rattle combines sterling silver and mother of pearl, finished in silver and white tones. The piece takes the form of a whimsical jester, featuring a detailed carved jester head motif, two hanging silver bells suspended from the shoulders, a white mother-of-pearl handle, and a matching mother-of-pearl teething ring attached at the top. Clear hallmarks appear on the silver body alongside minor surface marks, small knocks, and some wear on the teething ring. The rattle measures 13 cm high and 4 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this decorative object suits placement on a sideboard top as a cabinet display or a collector's shelf piece. The detailed metalwork and natural shell materials provide a distinct focal point among traditional or period curiosities.

FAQs

Antique silver baby rattles were traditionally presented as christening gifts during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, functioning as status symbols and keepsake items for newborns.

Silversmiths combined embossed sterling silver with organic materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or coral, which provided a smooth surface suitable for teething.

Authentic silver rattles feature official assay hallmarks indicating the purity mark, makers initials, and date letter stamped directly onto the silver casing.

Small silver collectables are frequently displayed inside glass cloches, shallow display frames, or curated on bookshelf trays alongside historic objects.

Silver sections should be buffed with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture and chemical polishes away from delicate organic materials like mother-of-pearl.
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