Victorian Baby Rattles Are Unique, Collectible
Victorian cage with balls baby rattle, sterling silver, open form with ornate balls and fittings, handle inscribed “Mercedes” and “Nov. 19, 1908,” Tiffany & Co., 6 1/4 by 1 3/4 in., $640.
Toys that made noise when shaken or used to sooth have long been popular for babies. It was common during the 18th and early 20th centuries for babies to be given silver rattles at their christenings. A recent sale by Morphy Auctions of Denver, Pennsylvania, had 60 elaborately embossed and detailed baby rattles made with […]