Unusual Antique Novelty Silver Abacus Teething Ring

Name: Unusual Antique Novelty Silver Abacus Teething Ring
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA674919
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

An unusual early 20th century child's teething ring made of mother of pearl with a silver abacus frame with 6 sliding beads on each bar. Maker's mark only for William Vale & Sons, c.1902-1919.

It measures 4.5cm (1 3/4") wide and 7cm (2 3/4") top to bottom and weighs 11g. It has a few condition issues, the top of the frame is missing 2 ball finials and the open ends of the frame are a bit squashed. There are a few small dents to the frame and a crack across the mother of pearl with an associated chip on one side.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

0.5cm (0.20")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA674919

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0846

Dealers Notes

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Description

An unusual early 20th century child's teething ring made of mother of pearl with a silver abacus frame with 6 sliding beads on each bar. Maker's mark only for William Vale & Sons, c.1902-1919.

It measures 4.5cm (1 3/4") wide and 7cm (2 3/4") top to bottom and weighs 11g.

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It has a few condition issues, the top of the frame is missing 2 ball finials and the open ends of the frame are a bit squashed.

The Fancy Fox