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Learn MoreGeorgian Coral Teething Rattle by John Frost
- This delightful silver rattle is a multifunctional traditional item
- The smooth coral serves as a soothing teether with a historical reputation for preventing illness
- The rattle also charms with tinkling spherical bells and a whistle at the opposite end
- The rattle is attributed to John Frost, a Georgian silversmith based on Cornhill in London
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Marked John Frost
Circa 1758
This delightful silver rattle, made for a baby identified as "RR," is a multifunctional item designed with both practicality and tradition in mind. The smooth coral end serves as a soothing teether, favored for its texture and historical reputation for warding off illness. Coral's association with infant care stretches back to ancient times, with figures like Pliny and Paracelsus recommending it as a protective charm against. . .
Marked John Frost
Circa 1758
This delightful silver rattle, made for a baby identified as "RR," is a multifunctional item designed with both practicality and tradition in mind. The smooth coral end serves as a soothing teether, favored for its texture and historical reputation for warding off illness. Coral's association with infant care stretches back to ancient times, with figures like Pliny and Paracelsus recommending it as a protective charm against evil spirits and poisons. The material was also used as a teething aid due to its association with human teeth growth and its hardening when removed from water.
The rattle also charms with tinkling spherical bells and a whistle at the opposite end. Its surface is beautifully chased with shells and flowers, and it includes a ring for attachment to a chain or ribbon, making it both a functional toy and a decorative accessory that exemplifies the intricacies of Georgian silver. This rattle bears only the maker’s mark, attributed to John Frost, who obtained his freedom from the Goldsmiths in 1757.
6" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/2" deep
Period: | 18th Century |
Origin: | England |
Type: | Other |
Style: | Georgian |
Depth: | 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) |
Width: | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
Height: | 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) |
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