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George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Joseph Taylor 1816
Highland Antiques Ltd
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George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Joseph Taylor 1816

18th century
Description

An excellent Georgian silver babies rattle, made in Birmingham in 1816. There are full hallmarks although slightly rubbed and a makers mark for Joseph Taylor. The rattle has 8 bells 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; 40grams or 1.3ozst 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
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

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

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SA969483
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6387-043
Description
An excellent Georgian silver babies rattle, made in Birmingham in 1816. There are full hallmarks although slightly rubbed and a makers mark for Joseph Taylor. The rattle has 8 bells 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; 40grams or 1.3ozst 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
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA969483
Dealers Internal Ref
6387-043
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle.
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle.

George III Antique Silver Babies Rattle, Joseph Taylor 1816

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Archive III A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View III
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Archive V A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View V
Archive VI A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View VIII
Archive IX A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle. View IX
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A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle.
George III antique silver babies rattle, Joseph Taylor 1816
Ref: SA969483
A Georgian sterling silver baby rattle featuring an engraved top whistle, four attached bells, and a red coral teether handle.
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A Georgian silver baby rattle is a nursery item crafted during the reign of King George III, typically incorporating a whistle, small ringing bells, and a natural coral handle used as a teether.

These rattles were typically constructed from hallmarked sterling silver, decorated with chased or engraved motifs, and paired with a polished red coral handle intended to soothe teething infants.

Authentic Georgian pieces display official British hallmarks denoting silver purity, date letter, town mark, and makers mark, along with signs of period hand-engraving and genuine natural coral.

It can be styled on a velvet-lined tray inside a glass display cabinet, placed on a bookshelf alongside volumes, or mounted in a bespoke shadow box frame.

Clean silver components gently using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding contact with the delicate coral handle, which should only be wiped with a damp cloth.
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