Hildegard’s Toy Emporium

Antique Sterling Silver Grasping Toy 3 inches with Mother of Pearl Ring 1910s

€175 ~ $199

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Here is an antique grasping toy made of hallmarked Sterling silver with a mother of pearl (MoP) ring, made in the 1910s.
Since the hallmark on the handle says “Sterling H’DLT” or H’DLF? We presume the baby toy originates from the US.

The silver part including the eyelet holding the grasping / teething ring measures 5 cm / 2 inches long and 1,2 cm / ½ inch wide; the MoP ring 3,6 cm / 1 ½ inches from outside to outside. All in all the antique grasping toy is 7,8 cm / 3 1/8 inches long and in excellent condition!
No part of the old toy has a rattle included it really is a grasping toy! Old toy is not polished to a high shine to preserve the patina, but if you wish, you can of course polish it!


These old silver toys make for 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 baby toys!
They 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 antique silver and MoP toy ONLY, all other items you may see in the photographs are decoration and will not come with the old grasping ring with silver handle.
We do have many antique and vintage silver baby toys and rattles listed, please do use the search bar in our store to find them!

To find more antique & vintage treasures, please have a look into our store: https://www.rubylane.com/shop/hildegards-toy-emporium

*Please note: This antique silver grasping toy 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 ShabbyGoesLucky’s / 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 - 1843
Type: Flatware
Color: Silver, White
Style: Art Nouveau
Origin: United States • American
Age: Early 20th Century
Purpose: Baby, Christening
Item type: Antique