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George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Bateman London 1808
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George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Bateman London 1808

18th century
Description

An excellent Georgian silver babies rattle, made in London in 1808. There are full hallmarks although slightly rubbed and a part makers mark for two of the Bateman's family. The rattle has 6 bells in two layers as well as a whistle and a coral end. It also has a suspension loop and is beautifully engraved, the bells are also hallmarked. A great piece of Georgian silver, a real collectors piece.

WEIGHT; 45grams or 1.5ozst approx.

FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK.

PAYMENT BY BACS, CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, PAYPAL, CLEARED CHEQUE

RETURNS ALLOWED WITHIN 14 DAYS

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Baby Rattle to the Georgian era.

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SA969477
Dealers Internal Reference
6385-033
Description
An excellent Georgian silver babies rattle, made in London in 1808.
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There are full hallmarks although slightly rubbed and a part makers mark for two of the Bateman's family.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The rattle has 6 bells in two layers as well as a whistle and a coral end. It also has a suspension loop and is beautifully engraved, the bells are also hallmarked. A great piece of Georgian silver, a real collectors piece.

WEIGHT; 45grams or 1.5ozst approx.

FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK.

PAYMENT BY BACS, CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, PAYPAL, CLEARED CHEQUE

RETURNS ALLOWED WITHIN 14 DAYS

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Baby Rattle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA969477
Dealers Internal Ref
6385-033
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle.
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Archive I A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle.

George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Bateman London 1808

Archive II A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle. View II
Archive III A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle. View III
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A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle.
George III antique silver babies rattle, Bateman London 1808
Ref: SA969477
A George III sterling silver baby rattle featuring attached suspended bells, an engraved whistle, and a curved red coral handle.
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  • ObjectSilver Baby Rattle
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Coral
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, suspended bells, red coral handle, whistle mouthpiece
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This George III sterling silver baby rattle dates from the Georgian period, specifically originating in London in 1808. The piece is fashioned from silver and red coral, presenting a contrasting metallic silver and bright red colourway. Finely detailed bright-cut engraving adorns the tapering body and the whistle mouthpiece. Suspended bells hang from the central structure, accompanied by a suspension loop and a curved red coral handle. The object measures 5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a domestic setting today, the rattle fits well on a bookshelf as a cabinet collectible. The silver exhibits rubbed hallmarks alongside part maker's marks, showing signs of handling consistent with its age. Six bells are arranged in two layers, complementing the integrated whistle at one end and the natural red coral piece at the other.

FAQs

Silver baby rattles featuring whistle ends and coral teethers became popular luxury items during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Coral was historically believed to protect infants from illness, while silver provided a durable, hygienic metal casing for the whistle and bells.

Georgian rattles were typically crafted from sterling silver with hand-engraved or chased decoration. They incorporated small cast silver bells, a whistle mouthpiece at one end, and a polished piece of natural red coral at the other end to serve as a teether.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarking, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling silver purity, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture. The construction features hand-soldered components and period-appropriate bright-cut engraving.

Small antique silver objects are ideal for display inside glass cloches, shadow boxes, or on velvet-lined trays within a cabinet of curiosities. Positioned alongside framed historical prints or mounted on a custom stand, they serve as focal points on a bookshelf or desk.

Silver components should be cleaned gently using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth without submerging the piece in chemical dips. Coral is porous and sensitive, so it must be kept free from liquid silver cleaners, direct sunlight, and excessive humidity.
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