This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle and whistle has a bulbous shaped form.

The surface of the tiered body is embellished with impressive embossed leaf decoration.

The impressive antique silver rattle is fitted with seven articulated, functional bells attached intermittently around the bulbous body.

The sterling silver rattle/whistle retains the original, undulating coral handle; such examples retaining the original handle are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

The embossed body of this antique baby rattle incorporates a whistle, accessible from the opposing end to the coral handle.

This antique silver rattle/whistle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed decoration is sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rattle are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware.

Length 14.4cm/5.7"

Width 4.2cm/1.7"

1.8 troy ounces/56.1g (including coral handle)

Date: 1855

Origin: Birmingham, England

Maker: George Unite