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Two 18th Century Silver Childs Rattles
Abersoch Antiques
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Two 18th Century Silver Childs Rattles

18th century
Description

Two ornate silver childs rattles /teething pieces; one with multiple bells and whistle terminating in missing pink coral teething chew and couple bells missing. Second with ornate bells and bone and mother of pearls teething pieces. General usage wear as per photos. Bought privately

Dimensions:

10cm long

3cm diameter aprox

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Childs Rattle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150975
Dealers Internal Reference
SILVER CHILDS RATTLE
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Description
Two ornate silver childs rattles /teething pieces; one with multiple bells and whistle terminating in missing pink coral teething chew and couple bells missing. Second with ornate bells and bone and mother of pearls teething pieces. General usage wear as per photos. Bought privately

Dimensions:

10cm long

3cm diameter aprox

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Childs Rattle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150975
Dealers Internal Ref
SILVER CHILDS RATTLE
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle.

TWO 18TH CENTURY SILVER CHILDS RATTLES

Archive II A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle.
Archive V A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle. View IX
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Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 42
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
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A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle.
TWO 18TH CENTURY SILVER CHILDS RATTLES
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A pair of 18th-century silver childs rattles featuring intricate repousse scrollwork, attached bells, an integral whistle, and a mother-of-pearl handle.
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Originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, silver rattles were luxury nursery items crafted for affluent families, often incorporating whistles, small bells, and teething handles made of bone or mother-of-pearl.

These rattles were predominantly constructed from chased or repousse sterling silver, frequently fitted with small suspended bells, an integral whistle, and natural materials like coral, bone, or mother-of-pearl for teething.

Genuine period examples typically feature hallmarks on the silver body or socket, hand-chased foliage or scroll motifs, period-correct construction seams, and genuine hand-carved organic handles.

These delicate silver objects style well placed inside a glass cloche, presented on a velvet-lined display tray, or arranged on a library bookshelf alongside other antique curiosities.

Polish the silver sections gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver cleaner, taking care to avoid getting liquid polish on organic elements like bone or mother-of-pearl.
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