A British Vintage Royal Navy White Ensign Flag sub-Antiques B Collett in the Chief

B Collett in the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Office

Bowls of this kind are scarce survivals and are excessively rare sold as a brace

and once double-hinged verso

a mid toned heather to the top

the poison bottle of slender cylindrical form etched with the makers name and complete with the original claret red label having a ruled ebony border almost wholly intact reading POISON

A British Vintage Royal Navy White Ensign Flag sub-Antiques B Collett in the ChiefOrigin: British Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 20 Height: 24 inches Width: 34. 5 inches The printed white ensign flag in soft thin cotton is in sound condition with a gentle fade across the fabric and the occasional stain consummate with age. Originating in the 16th century, the White Ensign or St George's Ensign is flown on British Royal Navy ships and shore establishments consisting of a red St George's Cross upon