Pewter Elf & Fairy On A See-Saw First Tooth Box Christening Gift

Pewter Elf & Fairy On A See-Saw First Tooth Box Christening Gift

Two piece first tooth box

Actual moving see-saw

Ideal gift for Christenings or naming ceremonies

Comes boxed

Detailed elf and fairy figures

This lovely little pewter tooth box has lots of detail and has an actual rocking see-saw

On one end of the see-saw is the charming elf in his pointed hat, cape and boots and on the other end is the winged fairy holding on tightly

The words 'Tooth Fairies' is written on a ribbon scroll on the top and the base is decorated with woodland animals and flowers

The Tooth Fairies are playing on a sea saw, having fun before they start their secret missions

There are many myths about why we have certain rituals when baby teeth fall out...

Burning teeth that had fallen out used to be a massive ritual in Medieval Europe and in England for reasons such as, to prevent hardship in the afterlife and due to a fear of witches, thinking that if a witch would get hold of one's teeth, it would lead to them having total power over the child

In the Norse culture, children's teeth and other articles belonging to children were said to bring good luck in battle

Scandinavian warriors used to hang children's teeth on a string around their necks

An attractive present for a birthday, it is also suitable for lots of occasions from Christenings, naming ceremonies and baptisms to a gift for a new born baby or even just a personal keepsake to keep your babies first teeth in

The myth of the Tooth Fairy is a great thing to keep alive in the family and helps to create excitement and a sense of magic with the little people