This first of all started life as an A.R.P. Gas Warning RATTLE used to alert people that gas etc or fire was around during the Second World War.
It is stamped on the lower part of the top frame P.S.W. 1940 II which is a makers mark I have been unable to trace. There were of course many companies making these for the government during this period.
Made from oak hardwood or similar by the look of it and made with proper wood joints and a good single piece of wood which CLICKS around the revolving 8 point star shaped turning part as it ratchets around. Slight damage to the bit of single wood that gets " clicked "
It has then been used at FOOTBALL matches later in life which again was not uncommon. Makes a great noise actually. Still in working condition.
This is quite a large noise maker that has been hand painted to commemorate the England team winning the football World Cup in 1966.
It has been painted with the England flag on the top and side along with the names of the players, and the scores of the games they played during the Championship.
Players names BANKS - STILES - PETERS - HUNT - COHEN - WILSON - MOORE ( Capt ) - HURST - BALL - J. CHARLTON - R. CHARLTON.
Other side has all the games played with the most important
4-2 Vs West Germany.
What a great bit of England's 1966 Football World Cup history, right in your hand. I am not into football as a rule but I am very patriotic and this is a very nice item to own.
I can imagine this rattle was used throughout the game constantly and on the end whistle it would have been deafening wouldn't it. What a really FABULOUS football related item.
If only you could " see or even hear the day through it " !
Please see photographs provided for more details and visual confirmation of condition for yourself.
Normal signs of age and use wear. It is well used with some chips and cracks on the edges of the woodenware, especially along the little piece that actually makes the noise. It has split over the period of time.
The paintwork is a little worn in places. Remember it has been painted after the game of course as a commemorative of that very day.
It measures approx. 12 and 1/2 inches x 9 inches x 2 and 1/2 inches in total. It weighs approx. 844grams.
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