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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 / 13
MarkingsDecorated 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
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