Lot 409 , A Victorian silver bosuns call, Length 4”/98mm Weight 11grms

A Victorian silver bosun's call, hallmarked Birmingham 1865 and made by Hilliard and Thomason, traditional in shape with a Crown and Anchor each side of the whistle barrel, Length 4'/98mm Weight 11grms
Estimate £140-160

There are a couple of small dents to the Whistle bowl and some nicks, dings around the mouth piece. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £130