An excellent and attractive late Victorian football referee’s whistle in brass, engraved as a presentation item:

> Presented to

Mr. John Smith

Referee, F.A. Cup Final 1895

Period-style serif engraving, typical of late 19th-century sports awards and commemorative gifts.

A fine piece of early football memorabilia relating to the F.A. Cup Final of 1895, one of the most prestigious fixtures in the history of English football.

Condition:

Brass with aged patina

Fully working whistle

Light surface wear consistent with age

Clear engraving

Material: Brass