Antique George Unite Baby Rattle

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Posted by todbooth
12 years ago
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Description

This is an old baby rattle, made by George Unite (see photo for hallmark). I believe it is Sterling silver. It has five bells, a whistle, and a teething ring made of unknown material (Ivory? Bone?). It's 3.75 inches without the teething ring, about 5 inches with the ring. It also has four (I think) hallmarks surrounding the part that holds the teething ring, but i can only make out one of them: a ship's anchor. The others are too small and/or tarnished for me to see them clearly. It also has a green cloth ribbon attached, though I don't know what it is made of, or its age.
Category Antique Toys
Medium Silver
Distinguishing marks Hallmarks: GU (see photo), ship's anchor, others I can't see.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 5 inches long (with teething ring)
Date Period Mid-1800s.
Weight 1.60 ounces (with ribbin)
History Unknown.
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mtlaw86 🌱 Newbie 12 years ago

Hi there, i'm no expert but your item looks silver to me, and the ships anchor hallmark I believe means it was made in Birmingham.

 

 email me at: [email protected] if you fancy selling it

i hope this helps. 

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