Six 19th Century Silver Rattles

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7" (18 cm.) l. Polichinelle rattle. Each of sterling or silverplate, including figural Polichinelle with bell rattles and ebony handle; bone-shaped rattle (with chew marks); locket with loop for handing and rich repousse designs; tiered silver rattle with elaborate repousse designs and mother-of-pearl handle; three-ball silver rattle with bells and whistle tip; and silver whistle rattle (one bell missing) with polished agate handle. Excellent condition, but as noted. Mid/late 1800s.