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Victorian Baby Rattle UK
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Sterling Silver Combination Whistle and Rattle - Antique Victorian (1884)

£1,495.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian sterling silver combination whistle and rattle; part of our diverse silverware collection.

SKU C6205

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle and whistle has a bulbous shaped form.


The panelled surface of the knopped body is plain and unembellished, with bead decorated borders to the central bulbous portion.


The impressive antique silver rattle is fitted with four articulated, functional bells attached intermittently around the bulbous body.


This large sterling silver rattle/whistle articulates and suspends from a circular ring loop style handpiece.


The body of this Victorian baby rattle incorporates a whistle, accessible from the opposing end to the handle.


Such large examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.


Learn more about the history of a silver rattle


Maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire (Strong Probability)

Date: 1884

This antique Victorian baby rattle/whistle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rattle are all very clear.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware.


Length 16.2cm/6.4"

Diameter 4.5cm/1.8"


2.4 troy ounces/73.4g


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