Unusual Antique Novelty Silver Abacus Teething Ring

Unusual Antique Novelty Silver Abacus Teething Ring

Code: FA0846

Dimensions:

W: 4.5cm (1.8")H: 7cm (2.8")D: 0.5cm (0.2")

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An unusual early 20th century child's teething ring made of mother of pearl with a silver abacus frame with 6 sliding beads on each bar. 

Maker's mark only for William Vale & Sons, c.1902-1919.

It measures 4.5cm (1 3/4") wide and 7cm (2 3/4") top to bottom and weighs 11g. 

It has a few condition issues, the top of the frame is missing 2 ball finials and the open ends of the frame are a bit squashed. There are a few small dents to the frame and a crack across the mother of pearl with an associated chip on one side.