rattle, baby
silversmith: Susannah Barker (English, active Post 1778-circa 1793)
1792
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Object Detail
Description
rattle, banded body with foliate engraving, a whistle at one end and red coral at the other, six bells (one of which is missing) attached to the body in two tiers of three. (and presentation box)
Maker and role
silversmith: Susannah Barker (English, active Post 1778-circa 1793)
Production place
London, England
Production date
1792
Media description
sterling silver, coral
Measurements
140 x 50 x 30 mm
Credit line
bequest of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021, in memory of his parents Sir Wilfred Deakin Brookes, CBE, DSO, AE and Mrs. Betty (née Heal) Brookes
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1613
TJC reference number
6339
