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Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Soother, Whistle and Rattle
Sturmans Antiques
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Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Soother, Whistle and Rattle

19th century
Description

A Victorian babies silver and mother of pearl soother, rattle and whistle combination in mint condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1889. Moulded mother of pearl handle forming the soother with silver mount to one end. The silver mount with embossed floral design decoration and hanging loop to the front; the tip forming a fully working whistle. Small rattles set to either side with matching floral embossed decoration. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths E. S. Barnsley along with clear hallmarks. Superbly detailed and presented in immaculate unused condition. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1222965
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Stock number 43688
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Description
A Victorian babies silver and mother of pearl soother, rattle and whistle combination in mint condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1889. Moulded mother of pearl handle forming the soother with silver mount to one end.
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The silver mount with embossed floral design decoration and hanging loop to the front; the tip forming a fully working whistle.
Sturmans Antiques

Small rattles set to either side with matching floral embossed decoration. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths E. S. Barnsley along with clear hallmarks. Superbly detailed and presented in immaculate unused condition. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222965
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43688
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell.
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Archive I A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell.

Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Soother, Whistle and Rattle

Archive II A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell. View VI
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A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell.
Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Soother, Whistle and Rattle
Ref: SA1222965
A Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl baby teether featuring a whistle end, repousse silver scrollwork, and a small hanging bell.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, silver rattles and teethers were popular christening gifts for wealthy families. Designed as multi-functional items, they frequently combined a smooth handle for teething, a functional whistle, and small bells intended to amuse the infant.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, paired with smooth natural materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or coral, which were believed to soothe teething gums and withstand moisture.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature British silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard mark, makers mark, and date letter. Additionally, period examples display hand-chased or repousse scrollwork and natural mother-of-pearl handles with smooth, hand-carved finishes.

Small antique silver novelties are best displayed under glass cloches, placed inside shadow boxes, or styled alongside books on a shelf or display cabinet as curious historical artefacts.

Clean the silver section gently using a soft cotton cloth and silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals on the mother-of-pearl. Keep the item dry to prevent oxidisation and store it away from direct heat sources.
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