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Silver Acme Silent Dog Whistle and Brass Boatswain Pipe

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Description

A lot comprising two maritime and sporting whistles. The first is a Silver plated Acme silent dog whistle of cylindrical form, featuring a tapered mouthpiece and an adjustable frequency mechanism. It includes a protective cap secured by a curb link chain. The body is stamped with the characters ACME ENGLAND. The second item is a Brass and Copper boatswain pipe, also known as a bosun call. This traditional nautical instrument features a curved gunn with a circular buoy sound chamber and a flat keel plate. It is fitted with a suspension ring for a lanyard. Both items demonstrate typical historical construction for naval and field use.

Length: 5 cm
Length: 12 cm.