Whistle
Alternate name(s)
- Nanny whistle
Date1880 ca.
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Place MadeUnited States, North America
ModelSterling 13
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on back: [silver hallmarks] / Sterling / 13MarkingsDecorated with Cat Playing the Fiddle (in relief on front)
Decorated with Cow Jumping Over the Moon (in relief on back)
DescriptionNanny whistle made of sterling silver with a mother-of-pearl handle. No pea. Two jingle bells attached to either side of mouthpiece, and a sterling silver ring on back for attaching as a pendant.
The handles of nanny whistles were used as teething toys, the jingle bells were to entertain, and the whistle was to call for older children.
DimensionsLength: 98.9 mm / 3.896 in
Width (at widest point): 23.7 mm / 0.935 in
ProvenanceCollector Margaret Martin purchased this whistle from Antique Village, Boise, Idaho, on August 4, 1995.
Credit LineMargaret Martin Collection, 1998
Object number06424
On View
On view
1880 ca.
1985 ca.
