Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Dog Whistle
 
A lovely whistle this, and unusual, the head modelled as a sighthound/whippet head.
He wears a gold collar with buckle detail, which is used to connect the gold jump ring for hanging him onto your albert chain.
The stem of the whistle is engraved with a scrolled pattern.
 
Makes a lovely high pitched sound.
No hallmarks
Tests as 15 carat
 
Condition - there are quite a few dings; see the pics.
English circa 1880
Measures 40mm long
Weighs - 2.9g