Lot 3158
  • 3158

An American Silver Bosun's Whistle, R & W Wilson, Philadelphia, circa 1840

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • marked on week
  • silver
  • length 5 3/4 in.
  • 14.6cm
formed as a tapering tube terminating in a spherical bouy with hole at top, the underside with flat week and suspension ring

Condition

good condition
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