Lot Essay
For a cane handle with similar decoration, by Francis Harache, see Christie's, 11 July, 1985, lot 13
Details
A GOLD WHISTLE
PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1750
Of baluster form, the sides chased and engraved with spiralling flowers and foliage on a fluted ground, with reeded and ancanthus leaf mount, teething piece missing, dents to mouthpiece, with suspension ring, apparently unmarked
3in. (7.5cm.) long
PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1750
Of baluster form, the sides chased and engraved with spiralling flowers and foliage on a fluted ground, with reeded and ancanthus leaf mount, teething piece missing, dents to mouthpiece, with suspension ring, apparently unmarked
3in. (7.5cm.) long