Lot 300
George IV silver rattle
Description
Condition Report
George IV silver mounted children's rattle, the shaped and engraved body with whistle, suspended bells, one deficient, and coral teething aid. Hallmarked Joseph Taylor Birmingham 1825. Length measuring 12.5 cm.
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There are general minor surface marks and scratches and wear commensurate with the age of the item. More visible scratches and nicks on the mouthpiece of the whistle. There is one bell deficient and the link that would have held it is broken. There is some wear to the other links, one in particular is shorter than the others. Some of the bells have minor dents. There is slight discolouration to the top of the coral teething aid (where it is fixed in the silver mount). Hallmarks are slightly rubbed but still very clear - further maker's mark to mouthpiece of whistle.
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