Baby antique silver is gaining popularity among collectors. Antique baby spoons have long been a favorite and there is increasing interest of late for antique silver baby rattles and bib holders. Baby rattles often had bells and whistles, and many were animal shapes.

Left: Baby rattle with sterling silver grey finish mounting, bells, pearl handle.

Right: Sterling silver baby rattle with pearl ring, whistle and bells.

What manufacturers of this era advertised as “pearl” was actually mother of pearl (MOP).

More Images of Antique Silver Baby Rattles and Bib Holder from Old Manufacturer Catalogs

Above: Pearl ring baby rattle with sterling silver bells.

Above: Antique sterling whistle and bells with pearl ring baby rattle.

Above: Antique silver baby rattle with pearl ring, two small bells and one large bell.

Above: Pearl handle rattle with sterling silver ring and bells.

Above: Antique sterling silver baby bib holder.

Note - These antique silver baby rattles are interesting collectibles to add to your silver collection. They are not intended for use today as they do not meet safety regulations.