Silver Baby Rattle 925 Flowers — Ball Rattle, Openwork

Through the flowers of this ball rattle in 925 sterling silver you can see inside: they are cut out of the grained surface, as a large flower with a round centre and, all around, as smaller openings. From behind it looks exactly the same as from the front. The closed surfaces in between are finely dotted.

Flower Ball Rattle in Silver: Openwork and Grained

The ball is what makes this rattle special. Instead of a closed surface with relief, it carries cut-outs: the large flower is cut out, a round dot lies in its centre, and a border of fine grains frames it. The loop sits where the ball meets the handle. The rattle measures approx. 12.5 cm, its weight is approx. 25 g and varies slightly from piece to piece. Zaramella Argenti makes it in Italy.

The Handle: Dots and Small Flowers to Feel

On the handle there are raised dots, and between them small four-petalled flowers. Both are domed and feel like little bumps under the finger, fine to feel for baby hands. The handle of the ball rattle with a girl is designed similarly.

Flowers Without an Engraving Panel: How the Name Is Added

If you want a name in the silver, take one of the ball rattles with a smooth panel on the handle, the daisy ball or the flower ball. This rattle stays without engraving; its handle has no smooth surface. The name can still be included, on the SilberVerse card: it is enclosed free of charge on request; the verse on it comprises three to four lines and takes up name and occasion. It is printed on photo paper in landscape format of 15 × 10 cm, and the standard frame goes with it. More about this is on the SilberVerse page.

For a Birth or Baby Shower: a Gift That Needs No Name

Because nothing is engraved, the rattle can be given before the name is revealed: at a baby shower or in the first days after the birth. You can get to the other flower rattles among the silver baby rattles.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Openwork Flower Ball

What does openwork mean for a silver rattle, and how do I clean it?
The silver is cut out in places, so that you can see into the ball. For cleaning, warm water, mild washing-up liquid and a soft brush for the graining and the cut-outs are enough; afterwards you dry the rattle with a soft cloth. A silver polishing cloth brings back tarnished silver. It does not belong in the dishwasher.

Can the rattle be engraved?
No, the handle carries dots and flowers; there is no smooth surface. A ball with a smooth panel on the handle is available as the daisy rattle and as the flower rattle.

Are rattles good for babies?
A rattle gives the baby something to grasp, shake and look at. What it does for an individual child cannot be predicted; so we make no promises about development.

Is the rattle more for girls or for boys?
The flowers fix no gender; the rattle suits every newborn. You will find more ideas among the baby gifts in silver.

Is the rattle ready to give?
Yes, it comes in a fine gift box, whose design may change; on request gift wrap is added around it as well.

Does the openwork flower ball rattle bear a fineness stamp (hallmark)?
The hallmark is there: the openwork flower ball rattle is hallmarked. The piece includes the maker's certificate card. We're happy to send you photos in advance — just write to us.