"Rare Baby Rattle With Whistle In Sterling Silver, 18th Century"
Rare baby rattle with whistle in solid silver, 18th century.Arched gilded silver whistle with three bells. The chains are not gold plated.
The center bell is not gold plated and could have been added later. The gilding is faded in places. Otherwise very good condition.
Hose length: approx. 9.3 cm. The large chain is approximately 65cm long. Weight: 53 g.
See: Druot Paris 1990 Lot n°110.
Pipe with three bells on chain, Spain around 1600. Druot Paris 1990 Lot Nr. 110. Hammer price: 60,000 FF