genejrsilva
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whistle any info, white metal.?
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Harry_Morant
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Probably 19th century and most likely made from pewter - I have quite a few of this type made in everything from glass to wood
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genejrsilva
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Is it worth anything to s collector?
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It looks like this French whistle on ebay
Antique France Multi Tone Police Whistle | eBay
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genejrsilva
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Yes very close but this one isn't multi tone, and is shorter. Thanks for post
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Here is a related post on similar whistles http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...litary-whistle-found-colonial-house-site.html
Don't agree that you could only classify it as "French" - it was a common European design. I for one am happy to assist with research - thats part of the hobby - joining in the fun of discovery!
Here is a description from the British Portable Antiquities Scheme database for a similar find in England:
Unique ID: BH-A0DDB1
A pewter hawking whistle of post-medieval (probably 18th century) date. The object is intact and in good condition. The body is cylindrical, tapering slightly towards the bottom. A raised ring at the top separates the body section from the thinner mouth-piece. Immediately below this upper ring is the semi-circular aperture which allows the sound to escape. A second ring is located towards the bottom of the body. Fitted to the underside is an attached suspension loop consisting of a tapering cone surmounted by a perforated globe. The whistle measures 43.85mm long, 14.6mm wide and weighs 12.9g.
Class: Hawking
Don't agree that you could only classify it as "French" - it was a common European design. I for one am happy to assist with research - thats part of the hobby - joining in the fun of discovery!
Here is a description from the British Portable Antiquities Scheme database for a similar find in England:
Unique ID: BH-A0DDB1
A pewter hawking whistle of post-medieval (probably 18th century) date. The object is intact and in good condition. The body is cylindrical, tapering slightly towards the bottom. A raised ring at the top separates the body section from the thinner mouth-piece. Immediately below this upper ring is the semi-circular aperture which allows the sound to escape. A second ring is located towards the bottom of the body. Fitted to the underside is an attached suspension loop consisting of a tapering cone surmounted by a perforated globe. The whistle measures 43.85mm long, 14.6mm wide and weighs 12.9g.
Class: Hawking
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genejrsilva
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Thank you for posting data base page five. That is the same whistle, cool!
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