S/5918 Antique Treen Chain linked Life Preserver of the Georgian Period

An interesting and most harmful life preserver of the Georgian Period, having a chain linked brass cosh attached to a brass collar and shaped rosewood handle with a dark patination. It was possibly for the police or naval use.

Provenance: Desborough Collection

Sold 11½ in. (29 cm.) Wide
1 in. (2.5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1800