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1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (on white background)
1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (detail)
1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (on black background)
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1889 Victorian Baby Rattle

1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (on white background)
1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (detail)
1889 Victorian Baby Rattle (on black background)
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A large and rare English Victorian baby rattle with hallmarks dating it to 1889. Rattles like these worn around the neck so that a held baby could play with it. The coral was believed to ward off evil. And the jingle bells and whistle on top were meant to amuse. In hand engraved sterling silver.

Materials

Sterling Silver and Coral

Date

1889

Condition

Very Good. Oxidation

Size

Length: 3-1/2"