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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]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art art.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date. -
Ethiopian White Metal Cross Pendant
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Broad and flat with dense interlaced panel to the centre of the obverse, punched border; trefoil lug to the ends of three arms, hinge above with triangular panel and loop 8.04 grams, 75 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Medieval and Later Iron Billhook Collection
14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each with a hooked mounting spike, broad curved blade sharpened on the inner edge. 260 grams total, 17-22 cm
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
