Unusual Victorian silver whistle, modelled as a classic whistle with engraved foliate pattern, and standing ontop of the whistle a crouching hound, tracking prey.
 
Inside is a wooden pea. Air passes over the pea causing it to oscillate, or vibrate, in the surrounding air column inside the cavity of the whistle resulting in a sharp clear sound.
 
Looks great worn as a pendant on a silver chain, or even on a velvet ribbon or leather thong.
 
weighs - 4.33g
measures 40mm long incl small bail but not ring.
Hallmarks for Birmingham 1885
Makers mark W.O
Condition - good antique condition. Really quite good for a whistle. Only a faint dent near the mouthpiece.