An Edwardian silver mounted rattle, of baluster form with whistle, bell suspensions and mother-of-pearl handles. Hallmarked E S Barnsley & Co (Edward Souter Barnsley), Birmingham 1903. Height measuring 4 3/4 inches (12 cm).
The lot displays general scratches, marks wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Minor dents. Rubbing with loss of detail. The hallmarks are clear and legible.