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Vintage Celluloid Made in Japan Baby Rattle Boy Clown Rare Unique

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Selling as is and in the condition found. Please view all pictures carefully for details and condition. I am not sure the date for this rattle but other post I have viewed suggest possibly the 1920-1930s but I am not sure. It is stamped Japan on its back. It still rattles. The rattle needs cleaned and shows marks and possibly glue residue. Celluloid appears thin. I didn't attempt to do this since I have no experience in this area. Please request additional pictures if you need them or contact me to ask questions. Thank you.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Material: Celluloid

    Description

    This is such a unique baby rattle that I am sure it made a lucky little one smile.  His colors are still very nice - red, pink, blue, yellow, black, and whitish. It still rattles. There are no cracks or breaks that I can see.  He definitely needs cleaned.
    I didn't attempt to do this since I have no experience in this area.
    I read where the glue used with celluloid can sometimes turn slightly yellow and I can see some of this plus some other marks. Celluloid appears thin. I have done research on this rattle and have found one that was similar but not as elaborate. I did image searches also and could not find another one of these.  I am not sure the date for this rattle but other posts for celluloid rattles I have viewed suggest possibly the 1920-1930s but I am not sure.  It is still stamped Japan on its back (although it is faded). S
    elling as is and in the condition found.  Please view all pictures carefully for details and condition.
    Please request additional pictures if you need them or contact me to ask questions.  If you can help me with any information on this rattle please message me. Thank you. Shipping is USPS First Class Package.  Thank you for viewing my listing and I hope you will be adding this rattle to your collection!