Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 506

An 18th century silver-gilt baby's rattle and whistle

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £320

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Description

An 18th century silver-gilt baby's rattle and whistle,

maker's mark worn, circa 1760,

baluster form, embossed foliate decoration, with twelve hanging bells, and a coral teether, (repaired), with a loop attachment, later inscribed, length 18cm.