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Baby's Whistle and Rattle
English (Birmingham)
1889–90
Object Place: Europe, Birmingham, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
W. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); L. 10.95 cm (4 5/16 in.);
Weight: 34 gm (1 oz 2 dwt)
Weight: 34 gm (1 oz 2 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amelia Peabody
Accession NumberRES.43.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe baluster whistle has a shaped mouthpiece, a fluted central section, and a tapering handle terminating in an irregularly shaped piece of coral. The whistle 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.
Marks
Near handle, maker's mark H&T (jones, p. 346); date letter p; lion passant; sovereign's head.
Provenance1943, gift of Amelia Peabody (b. 1890 - d. 1984), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 11, 1943)