A George IV sterling silver babies rattle, Birmingham 1828 by John Bettridge

The central compressed knop chased foliage with six suspended bells, engraved decoration of foliage. The whistle section with engraved initials CFD in gothic script. Fully marked to coral teether mount. Together with an unmarked Georgian rattle, chased foliate decoration, eight bells in total. (2)

Bettridge length – 11.8 cm / 4.5 inches