Pemberton Gilt Rattle, 1780

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Rattle - Gilt; Coral & Bells - Birmingham circa 1780 by Samuel Pemberton - 12.3cm long - UD/8077

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This is a very attractive Georgian silver-gilt coral & bells rattle. This rattle is beautifully decorated with bands of flowers, leaves and shells and has jangly bells, a coral teether and a whistle to entertain the baby. It is in excellent condition, although the bells have some bumps and bruises from use. It bears a maker's mark for Samuel Pemberton and pre-dates the duty mark introduced in 1784.