Coral and bells rattle

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Datec. 1750

Geography Made - England

Medium/TechniqueSilver, coral

DimensionsOverall (H x W x D): 4 7/8 in. x 1 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. (12.38 cm x 4.45 cm x 4.45 cm)

Credit LineGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2015

Object numberM-5375

DescriptionSilver whistle and rattle, of hexagonal shape, with two tiers of three bells each, and a length of coral at one end.
SignedMaker's mark stamped below the mouthpiece, in script: "SD" crowned.

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped below the mouthpiece, in script: "SD" crowned. Engraved in block letters below the mouthpiece and the maker's mark: "MS".

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