LOVELY VICTORIAN Hilliard & Thomason SOLID SILVER BABIES RATTLE TEETHER 1876


LOVELY VICTORIAN Hilliard & Thomason SOLID SILVER  BABIES RATTLE TEETHER 1876

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LOVELY VICTORIAN Hilliard & Thomason SOLID SILVER BABIES RATTLE TEETHER 1876:
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LOVELY MID VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER BABIES RATTLE TEETHER

Hilliard & Thomason....Birmingham 1876



This is a Stunning Victorian Solid Silver 7 Bell Babies Rattle-Whistle with a Red Coral Teether to one end, This wonderful Victorian Babies Rattle was crafted by the highly sought after Victorian SilversmithsHilliard & Thomason, it was assayed in Birmingham in 1876 making it 142 years old, to the top you will see embossed floral decoration on raised gadroon design around the whistle, the whistle makes the most beautiful sound, the body of this Victorian rattle is wonderful, below the whistle you will see a round onion shape which again has wonderful embossed flowers, all the bells are in lovely condition, three have one design and the other three have another design, then below the bells the body has matching decoration, there is just so much to see, floral sprays, andso much more, to the end of the silver body you will see a full set of hallmarks, Birmingham 1876 ....Hilliard & Thomason.The coral had the dual purpose of soothing aching gums and the believed properties of warding away evil spirits. The silver is elegantly decorated throughout with an engraved design - even the bells are engraved. The whistle section has a loop for attaching to a ribbon or chatelaine . The quality of the craftsmanship is superb This baby\'s rattle is in fine condition with just a one silver bell missing, the coral is original though at some point it has been broken and been repaired as you can see,but that doesn\'t detract at all from its overall condition, which is reflected in the price. This Victorian rattle would have once belonged to a very wealthy family and been used many times, this was many years ago when times were so very different.It is so very tactile and once picked up has the most wonderful feel, it is a wonderful example of a fine quality solid silver babies Rattle, this will add something very special to any collection, my photos dont do it justice,

Maker....Hilliard & Thomason

John Hillliard established his business in 1837/8 in Birmingham. In 1840 John Thomason jointed his business and they started to trade as Hilliard & Thomason. This partnership was well-known as a small-maker, specialized in snuff box, vinaigretts and wine label.

At the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, Hilliard & Thomason, described as manufacturers, showed \"Silver fish-knives and forks, taper-stands, brooches, bracelets, corals, card-cases, knife, fork and spoon, card-baskets, snuff-boxes, paper and cake knives bouquet holders, mustards and salts, and a variety of other fancy goods.\" (Official Catalogue)

They were also represented with similar items at the International Exhibition of 1862 when they were members of The Birmingham Committee.

This business is said to be purchased by Taylor & Perry of Birmingham, successors to Joseph Taylor before 1860 however they continued on their account of Hilliard & Thomason at 1 & 3 Spencer Street, Birmingham, even after the death or retimrement of John Hilliard in 1870.

At the Birmingham Exhibition of 1886 John Thomason exhibited \"samples of sterling silver goods, which, although not occupying a great space, yet serve to show the variety of his wares...\"

Assay.....Birmingham

Date...1876

Measurements....... nearly 4.5 inches length

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All Antique silver items will show some signs of wear, which only adds to the history of the object, .....study the photos before offerding , Thank you



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