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Rare English Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle Whistle Teether 1888 Antique
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Rare English Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle Whistle Teether 1888 Antique

19th century
Sold 24 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver rattle / whistle / teether. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 with the maker being Colen Hewer Cheshire. It has been superbly designed and is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12.2cm) long by over 1 inch (2.8cm) across and weighs 32 grams. A very nicely made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Baby Rattle to the Victorian era.

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SA1129172
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8735
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A rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver rattle / whistle / teether. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 with the maker being Colen Hewer Cheshire. It has been superbly designed and is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12.2cm) long by over 1 inch (2.8cm) across and weighs 32 grams. A very nicely made rare piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Baby Rattle to the Victorian era.

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SA1129172
Dealers Internal Ref
8735
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An antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle featuring hanging bells, an integrated whistle, and a curved red coral teether handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle featuring hanging bells, an integrated whistle, and a curved red coral teether handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare English Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle Whistle Teether 1888 Antique

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An antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle featuring hanging bells, an integrated whistle, and a curved red coral teether handle.
RARE ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER BABY RATTLE WHISTLE TEETHER 1888 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1129172
An antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle featuring hanging bells, an integrated whistle, and a curved red coral teether handle.
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  • ObjectNursery Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Coral
  • ColourSilver and Red
  • MotifsRepousse ornamentation, Hanging bells, Curved coral handle, Integrated whistle

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During the Victorian era, silver baby rattles combined with whistles and coral teether handles were popular status symbols given to newborns, often believed to ward off evil spirits and soothe teething discomfort.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver, featuring hollow construction with internal pellets for the rattle sound, and fitted with a natural red coral handle used for teething.

Authentic pieces bear British silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and sterling standard, alongside makers marks, and display characteristic hand-chased repousse detailing.

As a small decorative object, it can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, mounted in a shadow box, or placed on a bookshelf as a historical curiosity.

Clean sterling silver gently with a non-abrasive microfibre cloth to maintain its patina, avoiding harsh dips, and keep organic coral away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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