A bell, miniature, and antique come together in this Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Shoe Rattle! A miniature boot with lines that make it look soft to touch is attached to a pearlescent ring with a looped silver belt. Shake the ring to hear a sweet chime roll around the inside of the silver shoe. This rattle is a precious addition to any collection!
Collector's Notes:
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Shoe Mother of Pearl Rattle; made by R Blackinton & Co. circa 1900.
R. Blackinton & Co. operated in North Attleboro, MA from 1862-1967. Though they were sold in 1967, Roswell Blackinton's family line stayed in the trade. Today, his great-great granddaughter reclaimed the longstanding trade name with modern family business: S.R. Blackinton.
Stamped "STERLING" with "R" in a frame, "B" with a sword through its center and also framed, and "Co" also framed on the topside of the shoe. "STERLING" is also stamped on the belt styled loop.
Condition: Very Good
Expected wear for age; minor surface scuffing and discoloration consistent with sterling silver of this age, belt loop is slightly askew and bent, shoe seems dented in a few places. Inspect images and video.
Size: 3 1/4" total length; 1 3/4" mother of pearl ring diameter; 1 1/2" shoe width; 5/8" shoe maximum depth; 1 1/8" shoe height with connecting loop
