Shake it, Baby! For the 18th Century Bairn who has Everything
I admit I find this item as exciting as a ceremonial sword, and depending on the previous owner, it might have been just as dangerous…!
Here we have a very rare - as it’s still intact! - 18th century baby rattle/teether!
This little piece of art is made from red coral (the teether-part) and silver.
Fitted with a whistle, it offers many opportunities for an adventurous child to drive mum and dad up the wall.
Made in 1793, according to the Antiques Roadshow expert buying this for your baby would set you back £ 1’500 - with all bells and whistles!
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Here we have a very rare - as it’s still intact! - 18th century baby rattle/teether!
This little piece of art is made from red coral (the teether-part) and silver.
Fitted with a whistle, it offers many opportunities for an adventurous child to drive mum and dad up the wall.
Made in 1793, according to the Antiques Roadshow expert buying this for your baby would set you back £ 1’500 - with all bells and whistles!
Molly originally posted this entry at http://joyful-molly.dreamwidth.org/406326.html. You can comment on LJ or DW, using OpenID.