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A Rare Victorian Miniature Silver Bosun's Whistle
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A Rare Victorian Miniature Silver Bosun's Whistle

19th century
Sold 15 November 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A rare miniature Victorian silver bosun's whistle. This lovely example is in working order and has an attaching ring to the base for a fob chain or chatelaine. The body is engraved in foliar decoration and features anchors to either side. Therer is a vacant shield shaped cartouche to the front panel. A lovely collectable example with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1881.

Maker :- Joseph Adelman.

Length :- 5 cms.

Width :- 1 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Bosun Whistle to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106569
Dealers Internal Reference
13650
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Description
A rare miniature Victorian silver bosun's whistle.
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This lovely example is in working order and has an attaching ring to the base for a fob chain or chatelaine.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The body is engraved in foliar decoration and features anchors to either side. Therer is a vacant shield shaped cartouche to the front panel. A lovely collectable example with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background.
fig 1. A Rare Victorian Miniature Silver Bosun's Whistle

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1881.

Maker :- Joseph Adelman.

Length :- 5 cms.

Width :- 1 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Bosun Whistle to the 1880s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106569
Dealers Internal Ref
13650
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Victorian Miniature Silver Bosun's Whistle

Archive II An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background. View II
Archive III An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background. View III
Archive IV An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background. View IV
Archive V An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background. View V
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
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An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background.
A rare Victorian miniature silver Bosun's whistle
Ref: SA1106569
An antique silver bosuns whistle featuring an engraved anchor motif and a spherical buoy, isolated on a textured grey background.
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  • ObjectCollectibles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAnchor engraving, Geometric chased detailing, Spherical buoy
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The bosun whistle, or boatswains call, has centuries-old roots in naval history, traditionally used by boatswains mates to pipe orders, relay commands over the roar of the sea, and render honours during ceremonies.

Authentic period examples are typically crafted from sterling silver or brass, constructed with a cylindrical mouthpiece, a flat keel, and a spherical hollow sphere known as the buoy, often featuring hand-engraved nautical motifs.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmark stamps for silver purity and date letters, assessing the weight and patina of the metal, and checking for period-appropriate hand-chased detailing rather than modern cast production.

As a small decorative antique, it is ideally displayed within a glass tabletop vitrine, styled on a collectors shelf alongside maritime books, or mounted inside a shallow shadow box frame.

Preservation requires storing the object in a low-humidity environment, avoiding harsh abrasive metal polishes that can wear away hand engravings, and using a soft microfibre cloth for gentle dusting.
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