Ø AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING WHALE BONE CONDUCTOR'S BATON FOR THE ROYAL ENGINEERS, CIRCA 1880

the tapering baton carved overall in sections with white metal cuff engraved W. Collins, Band Master R.E. from Lieut. R. H. Williams, R.E., with plated metal finial -- 21¾in. (55.5cm.) long

Condition Report

very mild warp, some corrosion to base of finial otherwise good overall condition.

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