Hildegard’s Toy Emporium

Antique Sterling Silver Rattle with Santa Claus and King Half Figurines

€165
~ $173

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Here comes an antique Sterling silver rattle with two half figurines of Santa Claus / Father Christmas and a king. Both pendants are very detailed, it is stunning silver work; see the faces and the toys in Father Christmas’ sack! The king is marked on the back with “Sterling”, Father Christmas bears no silver mark but is doubtless of the same material.
Both half figurines are attached to a small white plastic teething or grasping ring (most likely not the original one), and both give a pleasant rattling sound.

We date this rattle with the two figurines somewhat post 1870, and it is unclear if it originates from England or the US. Old rattle is not polished to a high shine to preserve the patina, but if you wish, you can of course polish it!

The figurines measure approximately 2,8 cm / 1 1/8 inches tall including the first eyelet. They are1,8 to 2,2 cm / 7/8 to 1 inch wide.
They would also make great pendants for a necklace if you were into unusual statement jewelry!
Of course they are also splendid doll accessory for a large baby doll as you can see in the last photograph, or it might be the delight of a collector of old toys!
These rattles used to be given as Christening gifts for babies, and make fine nursery decorations still, but they do not belong in the hands of small children!

Please, do be aware that this listing is for the shown vintage silver rattle ONLY, all other items you may see in the photographs are decoration and will not come with the old rattle with the silver king and Santa Claus.

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*Please note: This antique silver rattle does not belong into the hands of children; it may not fulfill the safety standards for toys nowadays! So, this is not a children’s toy, though an adult collector’s item for decoration & display only!

Handling, worldwide shipping and insurance are included in our prices! We will ship all items in an insured package or registered letter on Priority Mail and provide a tracking number. Exceptions may apply in times of international crisis, such as pandemic or war!

There can hardly be anything more sustainable and eco-friendlier than caring for an old, vintage or even antique pre-loved plush friend, teddy bear, doll, or plaything of any kind! Besides all the history they carry, it is also a responsible way to give yourself or a loved one a gift! Do not worry about international shipping, at Hildegard’s Toy Emporium we strive to always use recycled and eco-friendly packing material, and we ship with a trusted carrier, paying for carbon offset.

Handling, worldwide shipping and insurance are included in our prices! Exceptions may apply in times of international crisis, such as pandemic and war.
Item id: RL - 1813
Type: Holloware
Color: Silver, White
Style: Victorian
Origin: United States • American
Age: Late 19th Century
Purpose: Baby, Christening
Item type: Antique