Rattle in the form of a lion 1778
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This 1778 silver rattle in the form of a lion by Nicolaas Swalue is a beautiful example of Dutch silverwork. It's intricately detailed with a filigree design, a prominent lion figure, and a series of bells attached to the bottom. The rattle would have been used by children as a plaything, offering them a source of auditory stimulation. The small size of this exquisite rattle makes it a charming and delicate object for art lovers.
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Gold filigree is the craft of forming delicate patterns with thin wire and tiny beads of gold. This was a Dutch speciality. Certainly from 1650 nearly all cities in the Netherlands had one or more goldsmiths specialized in this complex technique. This rattle demonstrates that they were capable of making animal figures. The more fragile parts, such as the flute and the bells, are fashioned of little gold plates.
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