A George III gold and coral mounted rattle,
maker's mark only, probably by William Jury, circa 1775,
the mouthpiece with prick-dot and wriggle work decoration on a rococo stem with gadrooned and fluted knops decorated with flowerheads on a matted ground and a ho-ho bird emerging from scrolls and spume, with eight dependent bells (one lacking) and coral teether, length 15cm.
the mouthpiece with prick-dot and wriggle work decoration on a rococo stem with gadrooned and fluted knops decorated with flowerheads on a matted ground and a ho-ho bird emerging from scrolls and spume, with eight dependent bells (one lacking) and coral teether, length 15cm.
Sold for
£2,500
inc. premium
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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