Vintage Tin Noisemakers | Lithograph Party Ratchets & Clackers

The Vintage Noisemakers collection features colorful tin and metal party noisemakers produced primarily from the 1930s through the 1960s, many decorated with bright lithographed graphics and playful mid-century designs. Originally made for birthdays, New Year’s celebrations, parades, and festive gatherings, these cheerful objects were meant to be shaken, spun, rattled, and enjoyed.

Common styles include ratchet noisemakers, clackers, and can-style rattles, often illustrated with clowns, jesters, balloons, masquerade themes, jazz musicians, and other whimsical characters. Their bold colors and lively artwork reflect the graphic charm of mid-century toy and party design.

Many examples were manufactured or marked by the U.S. Metal Toy Manufacturing Company of Brooklyn, New York, a prolific maker of tin-lithographed toys from the postwar era through the late twentieth century, known for the slogan “Joys With U.S. Toys.”

Collected today for their nostalgic appeal and display-worthy graphics, Vintage Noisemakers bring motion, sound, and personality to celebrations, collections, and retro party décor.