19th Century Victorian Police Rattle - Hemswell Antique Centres
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19th Century Victorian Police Rattle

A tangible link to the Bow Street Runners

£250
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Dimensions:

W-24 D-3.5 H-25 (cm)

Item reference:

114851-1769-1 Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 114851-1769-1
Item No. 114851 - Dealer No. 1769 - Building No. 1

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Building No 1

1769 D J Antiques
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Description

A rare and fascinating piece of history. This 19th Century Victorian wooden police rattle once used by officers at Bow Street Police Station. Stamped with VR - Bow Street - No.16.

Crafted from sturdy wood with a classic spinning mechanism essential for raising an alarm. A tangible link to the Bow Street Runners often regarded as Britain’s first organised police force before The Met.

Specifications

  • Item reference : 114851-1769-1
  • Dimensions : W-24 D-3.5 H-25 (cm)
  • Colour: Brown
  • Country of Origin: England
  • Era: Victorian
  • Material: Wood
  • Period: 19th Century
  • Condition: Very good condition with stamp to rattle.

Delivery

Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire - we can store free of charge for four weeks

UK Post for £15 this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.

UK Courier for £30 this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company.

UK Van Delivery by Hand this applies to furniture, large items or delicate items. This is undertaken by ourselves or by a fully insured van delivery company that is personally known to us. Prices dependant on your location and size/amount of items purchased.

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