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Child's Whistle and Bells
Philip Syng Jr. (Ameican (born in Ireland), 1703–1789)
about 1750
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Medium/Technique
Silver, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: L. silver 3 1/2" overall 6"
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds by exchange from a Bequest of Samuel A. Green
Accession Number64.516
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver
This toy provided playful noises, and the smooth, mother-of-pearl served as a calming teether for a wealthy family's child.
DescriptionWith mother of pearl teether. Hexagonal silver stem, slight molding at ends, broad knop on which 3 bells hang from rings, 3 scroll brackets for bells on stem below. mark PS on mouthpiece, ring below, slightly shaped whistle hole; engraved IH (James Hutton) below.
Marks
PS (on mouthpiece)
InscriptionsIH (James Hutton) engraved below the whistle hole.