#299

Fine Collection of Five 19th Century Silver Baby Rattles
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$1,900
sold
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) -5 1.2",Each is sterling or richly-plated rattle with whistle tip and having mother-of-pearl or bone handle,including silver orb with four bells and the raised words "Dieu vous garde" (may God protect you),another with beautiful petal design,all with tinkling silver bells that encircle the rattle center. Mid/late 19th century,presented in a velvet-lined display box. Excellent condition.