Silver Baby Rattle 925 Swan — Textured Handle, Engraving Field

This swan baby rattle in 925 sterling silver carries its picture on the round head: a swan glides across wavy lines with a gracefully curved neck, reeds grow to its right, and small stars and an arch of tendrils run along the edge. The handle below carries a relief of tendrils and blossoms all the way to the end, where a smooth, oval field is left free: the place for a short engraving. Zaramella Argenti makes this handle rattle in Italy, here in the decorated version. The smooth sister for longer texts is the swan rattle with a smooth handle.

Silver Swan Baby Rattle: Water, Reeds and an Arch of Tendrils

The swan is a water bird, and that is how the rattle head shows it: on the water, its neck bent into an S-curve. Wavy lines and reeds turn it into a little pond scene, with stars along the edge. The relief shows the swan on both sides of the disc, no matter how the rattle lies or is held. The swan is seen as a symbol of grace and fidelity, an interpretation that suits girls and boys alike.

The rattle measures approx. 12 cm and weighs approx. 17 g; the weight varies slightly from piece to piece. A small loop sits at the side of the head.

Textured Handle with Engraving Field: Name, Date or Initials

The relief runs around the oval field, while the field itself is smooth. It holds up to 10 characters: a short first name, a date such as 07.05.2027, or initials. Only this field is engraved; the head stays untouched. The order includes the engraving service fee: it goes into the cart next to the rattle, and the exact wording is agreed with you afterwards. With engraving, the rattle reaches you 1–3 working days later. Goods with individual engraving are excluded from the right of withdrawal.

Independently of the engraving, a SilberVerse card is available on request, free of charge: a verse in three to four lines, written to suit the occasion and the name, as a photo card in the format 15 × 10 cm, framed in the standard frame, in silver, white or black. You can also request it with a rattle without engraving. The page SilberVerse explains how it works.

Swan Rattle Textured or Smooth: the Handle Decides

The head and dimensions are the same on both swan rattles; the handle determines how much text fits. Here it carries ornament and a field for initials or a date. The rattle with a smooth handle offers up to 20 characters and therefore room for the full name. If you like the relief and need only a little text, this is the right one for you.

The same motif is also available as a teething ring rattle with a pond scene: a swan on a disc on a pearl-white acrylic ring, not engravable. You can find all shapes at a glance in our silver baby rattles.

For a Birth, a Christening, a Baby Shower: Who Gives This Rattle

Parents and grandparents turn the swan rattle into a gift for a new baby by having the child's birth date or initials engraved. Godparents will find in the swan a christening motif with a calm imagery, and for the godchild a single initial is enough if the name is too long. You will find more ideas in our christening gifts. For a baby shower, when the name is not yet decided, the rattle without engraving fits well; the field then stays empty.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Swan Rattle with Engraving Field

What does the swan mean as a christening gift?
The swan is seen as a symbol of grace and fidelity, an interpretation and not a rule. It becomes a christening gift through what you add to it: initials, a date, a few words on the SilberVerse card.

Textured or smooth handle: which swan rattle is right?
That depends on the text. For initials or a date, the field on this rattle is enough; for the full name, the smooth swan rattle is a better fit.

What do grandparents or godparents give for a christening?
Often something in silver that can carry a name or date: a spoon, a set or a rattle. The swan rattle fits if you want a motif with meaning. You will find more inspiration in the guide to personalised gifts for a new baby.

Does the rattle come gift-wrapped?
It is delivered in an elegant gift box and can be handed over right away. How the box is designed may change.

How do I care for the swan rattle, and does silver tarnish?
Silver tarnishes over time and can be polished again. Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft cloth are enough for everyday care, and a silver polishing cloth brings the shine back. You can reach the recesses of the relief with a soft brush. The rattle does not belong in the dishwasher.

Does the swan rattle with engraving field have a hallmark?
The swan rattle with engraving field bears a fineness stamp (hallmark); the silver is hallmarked. If you'd like photos in advance, we're happy to send them to you. The maker's certificate card is included.