Three 19th Century Silver Baby Rattles including "Coral and Bells"

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3" (8 cm.) -4". Each is of fine silver, including one with whistle hand and three bells, another with whistle handle and one bell, and very ornate whistle handle with four small dangling bells and coral tip. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. The coral and bells baby object served several functions, viz. as a toy with whistle and bells, and the coral tip as a teething device and believed to ward off evil enchantments.