Baby's Rattle and Whistle

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Baby's Rattle and Whistle

Marked by: John Hilliard
Marked by: John Thomason

English (Birmingham)

1904–05

Object Place: Europe, Birmingham, England

Medium/Technique Silver; Ivory

Dimensions 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)
Weight: 493.3 gm (2 oz 7 dwt)

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Franklin A. Park

Accession Number1975.283

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope

ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionThe baluster whistle has a shaped mouthpiece, a spherical central section and a tapering handle. It is assembled from sheet and chased overall with stylized geometric medallions and foliage. Suspended on eyes around the circumference of the central section are six bells. The handle terminates in a loop through which a ring of ivory is supsended.

Marks Near handle, maker's mark H&T (Jones, p. 346); anchor; lion passant; date letter e

ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Franklin A. Park to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 12, 1975)