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Silver Baby Rattle
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €556     $603
£475

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Silver Baby Rattle

19th century
Description

A joyful silver babies rattle hallmark Birmingham 1877 by George Unite who was born in Birmingham 1798 to Samuel and Prudence Unite . He was an apprentice to Joseph Willmore in 1810 . The rattle has a whistle built into the top end and there are two rows of bells , ten in all . At the base it has a coral handle which would of been bitten on when the baby was teething . It’s a fine example of its type .

12.5 cm length

6.5 cm width

3cm depth

£475

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Baby Rattle to the Victorian era.

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SA1025627
Description
A joyful silver babies rattle hallmark Birmingham 1877 by George Unite who was born in Birmingham 1798 to Samuel and Prudence Unite . He was an apprentice to Joseph Willmore in 1810 . The rattle has a whistle built into the top end and there are two rows of bells , ten in all . At the base it has a coral handle which would of been bitten on when the baby was teething . It’s a fine example of its type .

12.5 cm length

6.5 cm width

3cm depth

£475

Contact 07970119030

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Baby Rattle to the Victorian era.

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SA1025627
Devonshire Antiques
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An intricate antique silver baby rattle featuring chased floral scrollwork, multiple small hanging bells, a top whistle, and a polished red coral teether handle.
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Archive I An intricate antique silver baby rattle featuring chased floral scrollwork, multiple small hanging bells, a top whistle, and a polished red coral teether handle.

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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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An intricate antique silver baby rattle featuring chased floral scrollwork, multiple small hanging bells, a top whistle, and a polished red coral teether handle.
Silver baby rattle
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An intricate antique silver baby rattle featuring chased floral scrollwork, multiple small hanging bells, a top whistle, and a polished red coral teether handle.
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Silver baby rattles featuring coral handles became popular during the seventeenth century and remained prevalent through the Victorian era. Coral was historically believed to protect infants from evil spirits and soothe inflamed gums during teething, while silver demonstrated household wealth.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling or continental silver, featuring repousse and chased decoration. Teething handles were made from natural materials such as polished coral, bone, or mother-of-pearl, and were frequently fitted with small silver bells.

Authentic pieces usually display official silver hallmarks indicating the maker, purity, assay office, and date letter. They often exhibit hand-chased ornamentation, small attached bells, an integrated whistle, and genuine coral showing natural structural variations.

Small antique silver items are commonly displayed under glass cloches, inside glazed shadow boxes, or positioned on decorative trays on bookshelves and sideboards to protect them from dust while showcasing their detail.

Silver sections should be gently wiped with a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid dip cleaners that can damage natural materials. Coral is porous and sensitive to chemicals, so it should only be wiped with a damp, soft cotton cloth.
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