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LOT 2061
Victorian Silver Bosun's Whistle
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (17.9 grams, 97 mm).
With 'crown-and-anchor' device to each side of the bowl, flange with scrolled tendril ornament, ring for attachment of a chain. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art art.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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