Original British Victorian Era London Police Wooden Alarm Rattle Marked to Public Office at #14 Bow Street U.S. Replica in capable hands

in capable hands

however this is definitely a "partial matching" set

possibly from a newspaper that has been adhered to a wood panel on front with the accompanying extensive written article adhered to the reverse

though there are some number markings on the cross guard: 941 and 4591 on the top

It was first used in combat in World War I

Original British Victorian Era London Police Wooden Alarm Rattle Marked to Public Office at #14 Bow Street U.S. Replica in capable handsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical example of a British Victorian era Police wooden "Alarm Rattle", used along with the police whistle to raise the alarm and summon other officers. Later many of these were used in both WWI and WWII to alert an oncoming air raid. It still retains the original oval marking plate on the rattle, which reads: PUBLIC OFFICE 14 BOW ST Known as the "Bow Streetrunners", this office was first established in