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LOT 1878
Post Medieval Silver Acme Scout and Bosun's Whistle
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 11 in. (48 grams total, 6.5-28 cm).
Bosun's whistle with chain and crossbar, Scout's whistle with stamped maker's mark. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an Essex, UK, collection.
Ex property of an Essex gentleman.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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