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An Unusual Victorian Silver Whistle/rattle Combo
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An Unusual Victorian Silver Whistle/rattle Combo

19th century
Description

A delightful late Victorian silver rattle, with a single bell and a mother-of-pearl handle. This lovely example has a whistle terminal, making this an interesting example for silver whistle or rattle collectors. Rarely found dating from the Victorian era, it is also a charming gift idea and keepsake. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes. The whistle works well.

Date :- Birmingham 1895.

Maker :- Hilliard & Thomason.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 7.5 cm.

Width :- 1.5 cm.

Depth :- 2 cm. (including bell)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245925
Dealers Internal Reference
14004
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Description
A delightful late Victorian silver rattle, with a single bell and a mother-of-pearl handle.
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This lovely example has a whistle terminal, making this an interesting example for silver whistle or rattle collectors.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Rarely found dating from the Victorian era, it is also a charming gift idea and keepsake. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle.
fig 1. An Unusual Victorian Silver Whistle/rattle Combo

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes. The whistle works well.

Date :- Birmingham 1895.

Maker :- Hilliard & Thomason.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 7.5 cm.

Width :- 1.5 cm.

Depth :- 2 cm. (including bell)

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245925
Dealers Internal Ref
14004
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle.

An Unusual Victorian Silver Whistle/rattle Combo

Archive II A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle. View VI
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A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle.
An unusual Victorian silver whistle/rattle combo
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A Victorian silver baby rattle featuring a floral-chased whistle section, a small attached bell, and a smooth mother-of-pearl teether handle.
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  • ObjectBaby Rattles & Teethers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver, White
  • MotifsChased floral band, Small silver bell, Smooth oval teether handle, Whistle mouthpiece
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This late Victorian silver baby rattle combines a whistle terminal, a small round bell, and a smooth white mother-of-pearl handle against a grey fabric background. The upper silver section displays an intricate chased floral band wrapping around a central oval cartouche, accompanied by a small round bell attached to the side and a dark whistle mouthpiece at the top end. Hallmarks are visible on the lower silver mount just above the handle junction, and the piece shows clear metal surfaces without dents or splits. Measuring 7.5 cm high, 1.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, this diminutive object suits display on a sideboard top alongside other small antique collectibles and curiosities. Collectors of Victorian silver place such items in specialized display cabinets or on decorative trays in a study or living room.

FAQs

Popular during the 19th century, these items combined a natural teether handle, a decorative whistle, and attached bells to serve as both an infant toy and a status symbol.

These luxury nursery items were typically crafted from hallmarked sterling silver paired with smooth natural handles made from mother-of-pearl, bone, or coral.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmarks denoting the silver purity, makers mark, and town mark, alongside hand-chased relief patterns and natural material joinery.

These small objects of vertu are frequently presented inside velvet-lined shadow boxes, glass display domes, or collector cabinets.

Clean the silver section using a soft cotton cloth and gentle silver polish, taking care to avoid applying harsh cleaning agents to the mother-of-pearl handle.
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