Boatswain's call from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Witte Leeuw, anonymous, c. 1600 - before 1613 musical instrument. whistle. boatswain's call Bootsmansfluitje from ship De 'Witte Leeuw'. Silver bootmans whistle or sifflet with carrying chain. This bootensmans flute was carried around a long cord around the neck as a sign of dignity. Netherlands (possibly) silver (metal) Sint-Helena

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