λ A George III silver-gilt baby's rattle, whistle and teether,

λ A George III silver-gilt baby's rattle, whistle and teether,
probably by Thomas Meriton, London 1807,
baluster and tapering circular form, engraved foliate and Greek key decoration, tapering short coral teether, with six hanging bells and a hinged ring attachment, length 11.7cm, approx. weight 2.2oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Phillps, London, 27 March 1997, lot 288.