Silver Baby Rattle 925 Duckling — Textured Handle

This duckling with a neckerchief, a round head and a raised wing sits on a handle that shows more than its smooth sister: lengthwise grooves run down it, and at the end of the handle there is a bow in relief. The baby rattle is made of 925 sterling silver, and Zaramella Argenti makes it in Italy. It suits a new baby when a decorated piece is wanted and no engraving is planned.

Duckling Handle Rattle in Silver: Head, Neckerchief and Loop

On the head of the rattle a duckling looks halfway to the side: the beak points upwards, one wing is raised, and the neckerchief sits snugly at the neck. The back shows the same motif as the front. A small loop hangs where the duckling meets the handle. At approx. 14 cm in length and a weight of approx. 21 g, slightly more or less depending on the piece, it is the same size as the smooth duckling rattle.

Textured Handle: Grooves and a Bow to Feel

The relief of this silver duckling rattle sits on the handle: fine lengthwise grooves run from the duckling to the end of the handle, and at the bottom the bow stands raised in the silver. The duckling is smoothly rounded, the handle textured; this contrast gives small hands something to discover.

Because the grooves and the bow fill the handle all the way to the end, no free surface is left for engraving. If a name is to go on the rattle, the duckling rattle with a smooth handle is the one: the same head, the same dimensions.

This rattle gets its personal touch from the SilberVerse card: three or four lines of verse, tailored to the occasion and the child's name, as a photo card of 15 × 10 cm in the standard frame. It costs nothing and comes with the rattle on request; the SilberVerse page explains how it works.

Duckling, Teething Ring or Duck: the Siblings of This Rattle

The duckling is also available on a pearl-white acrylic ring, as the teething ring rattle with a duckling. Duck and duckling are easily mixed up: the duck handle rattle has a handle with grooves and a bow like this one, but carries a duck in profile, without a neckerchief. You will find an overview of all the shapes in our silver baby rattles.

Birth, Christening, Grandparents: Who the Rattle Suits

Parents and grandparents give the rattle for a birth, and godparents add it at the christening. Because nothing is engraved, there is no additional delivery time.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Duckling Rattle with a Textured Handle

What does the duckling mean as a motif on a baby rattle?
The duckling stands for playfulness and for spring as a sign of a new beginning. That is an interpretation, not a rule; as a rattle motif it suits girls and boys. You will find more animal motifs in our silver rattles.

What do you give for a birth when something is to be added to the rattle?
A silver spoon complements it: rattle and spoon make a pair. Ready-combined pieces are in the baby gift sets, single spoons in the silver baby spoons.

From what age can a baby do something with a rattle?
We do not give a fixed number of months, as children develop differently. A rattle is often given at birth; it comes into use as soon as the baby reaches for things. As with anything a baby takes in its hand, someone needs to keep an eye on it.

How do I clean the handle with the grooves?
A bath in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap is enough, a soft brush helps in the grooves, and then dry it with a soft cloth. If the silver darkens, a silver polishing cloth brings the shine back.

Do I still need to wrap the rattle?
No, it comes in an elegant gift box. The design of the box may change.

Is the duckling rattle with textured handle hallmarked?
Yes, the duckling rattle with textured handle is hallmarked. The piece includes the maker's certificate card. On request, we'll send you photos in advance.