George II 22 Carat Gold Rococo Baby's Rattle 'Crested'

Sandilands Drinkwater, London c1740
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A superb George II 22 carat gold (tested) Baby's Rattle, all over chased and embossed Rococo shell and scroll decoration including flower heads and four naked putti, two tiers each supporting four bells and terminating in a thick coral teething stick, the whistle engraved with a crest - out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head - that of several families.

London c1745. Makers mark poorly struck but possibly that of Sandilands Drinkwater.

Sold - £3,500.00

Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
165 mm (6.50 inches)
Weight
105.00 Grams (3.38 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS170915C
Medium
Gold
Literature
Tested with an X-Ray Fluorescence Gun (XRF) at over 90% Au (See photo)