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Children's whistle-teether from 1637
This children's toy is made of bone and has a carved geometrical decoration, the year 1637 and the initials A.P. The toy which is a whistle and teether was excavated in the Amsterdam Houttuinen.
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Vintage celluloid baby rattles
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Welcome to the Keijser Collection website
This collection of about 900 rattles and teethers from all times and cultures and related objects was gathered by the Amsterdam collector Heinz Keijser. The collection is housed in a foundation that aims to preserve the collection and Keijser's work and expertise. Browse through the collection by clicking on images, or by using the advanced search option. Please note that the English site is still under construction; the Dutch site has more detailed object information.

Businessman
Businessman
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Sailors rattle
Sailors rattle
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Greiflinge
Rattles by a philosopher
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Hester Bateman
Hester Bateman
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Polichinelle rattle
Polichinelle rattle
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Baybars rattle
Baybars rattle
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Mano Fica
Mano fica amulet
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Wolf tooth!
Wolf tooth as an amulet
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Egyptian pomegranate
Egyptian pomegranate
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Maria Theresia
Rattle made of a Maria Theresia Thaler
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Seamonster
This rattle has the shape of a sea monster.
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Biteable!
Rattle with teethmarks!
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