Vintage Dutch Sterling Silver Dog Baby Rattle Teething Ring Marked LdB3 Original

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Vintage Dutch Sterling Silver Dog Baby Rattle Teething Ring Marked LdB3 Original. Charming early 20th‑century Dutch sterling silver baby rattle in the form of a seated dog, with original cream celluloid teething ring. • Original butterscotch colored celluloid (early plastic) teething ring attached by the silver suspension loop. Charming early 20th‑century Dutch sterling silver baby rattle in the form of a seated dog, with original cream celluloid teething ring. The silver loop is clearly stamped LdB3, the registered maker’s mark of Dutch silversmith de Leeuw den Bouter, confirming Netherlands origin and sterling quality. Features: • Solid sterling silver dog rattle with two sound holes on the base; still produces a soft rattle when shaken. • Original butterscotch colored celluloid (early plastic) teething ring attached by the silver suspension loop. • Art Deco era styling, likely circa 1920s–1930s, consistent with similar silver dog rattles and Dutch baby toys of this period. • Maker’s mark: LdB3 for de Leeuw den Bouter (Netherlands); additional tiny Dutch assay/date marks may be present on the loop near the maker’s mark. Condition: • Silver dog shows normal surface wear, light scratches, and small dings from age and use, but no splits or repairs noted. • Teething ring shows discoloration, small dark spots, and surface wear typical of vintage celluloid. • Rattle mechanism functions, producing a gentle sound. Measurements (approximate): • Dog rattle height: about 2.5 in (6–6.5 cm), similar to other documented silver dog rattles. • Teething ring outer diameter: about 1.6–1.75 in (4–4.5 cm). Why collectors like it: • Authentic Dutch sterling silver baby rattle with identifiable maker’s mark, not a modern reproduction. • Adorable seated dog motif, desirable for both silver and dog‑related collectors.