Featured Babies Rattle - era?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Dave M, Apr 25, 2025.

  1. Dave M

    Dave M New Member

    Hi, The photo below is of what is thought to be a babies rattle and has been in Wife's family for as long as they can remember. It has a small object in it which 'rattles' when it is shaken. It seems though to be of a plastic or bakelite material, but unable to establish its age etc. Any ideas?
     

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Might it be celluloid?
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I wonder if it might be as early as Art Nouveau. Anemones were a popular design motif then.

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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Could very well be. Sweet little thing.
     
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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I think it's delightful. If it's very lightweight could well be a Celluloid-type material. Not sure it adds any value to be able to put an exact name to the polymer. I know there are collectors of Celluloid & its kin; surely there are collectors of rattles as well. Not sure I would want to part with it.
     
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