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The Workshop (Stirling)
The Workshop (Stirling)

The Workshop (Stirling)

By Sir David Young Cameron, R.A.

Located in Plano, TX

Trimmed to the plate along three sides, à la Whistler. A rare state of this very scarce work. Signed in pencil.

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Early 20th Century Modern Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

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A rare Whistle Vinaigrette, George Unite, Birmingham, 1879
A rare Whistle Vinaigrette, George Unite, Birmingham, 1879

A rare Whistle Vinaigrette, George Unite, Birmingham, 1879

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is finely modelled as a whistle and is chased all over with detailed scroll work, flower heads and foliate motifs. The hinged cover opens to reveal a gilded interior ...

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19th Century English Rare Antique Whistle

Rare Bradley and Hubbard Whistling Jim Iron Doorstop
Rare Bradley and Hubbard Whistling Jim Iron Doorstop

Rare Bradley and Hubbard Whistling Jim Iron Doorstop

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in New Windsor, NY

The rare largest example of the Whistling Jim doorstop by Bradley and Hubbard.

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1920s American Rustic Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Iron

A very rare Bosun's Whistle made in Birmingham in 1856 by Hilliard & Thomason.
A very rare Bosun's Whistle made in Birmingham in 1856 by Hilliard & Thomason.

A very rare Bosun's Whistle made in Birmingham in 1856 by Hilliard & Thomason.

Located in London, GB

The "Bote Swayne" is referred to as blowing his whistle as early as the beginning of the 16th century. Certainly these were worn by the Lords High Admiral of England. Most which surv...

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Mid-19th Century English Rare Antique Whistle

Antique Silver Whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman
Antique Silver Whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman

Antique Silver Whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare antique silver whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman.

Category

Late 19th Century English Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle
Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle

Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This is a very rare example of a solid gold 18k yellow gold bosun call or boatswain whistle made by Tiffany & Co.

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1890s American Victorian Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Victorian 9ct Gold Working Whistle Pendant Charm
Rare Victorian 9ct Gold Working Whistle Pendant Charm

Rare Victorian 9ct Gold Working Whistle Pendant Charm

Located in St Helens, GB

A true Victorian period fob. Modelled in solid 9 carat rose gold example. Fine engraved design throughout. English made. Novelty whistle. Condition ; Excellent. Very crisp example. ...

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19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Gold

Rare Imari Porcelain Whistle, Arita, Japan, c. 1690, Edo Period
Rare Imari Porcelain Whistle, Arita, Japan, c. 1690, Edo Period

Rare Imari Porcelain Whistle, Arita, Japan, c. 1690, Edo Period

By Arita

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Rare Arita porcelain bird whistle, Japan, c. 1690, Edo Period.

Category

17th Century Asian Edo Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle
Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Located in CANNES, FR

Rare chased silver rattle with whistle from the early 19th Century.

Category

Early 19th Century European Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle
Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Early 19th Century Chased Silver Rattle With Whistle

Located in CANNES, FR

Rare chased silver rattle with whistle from the early 19th Century.

Category

Early 19th Century European Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Agate, Silver

Victorian Silver Combined Vinaigrette and Whistle by George Unite, 1876
Victorian Silver Combined Vinaigrette and Whistle by George Unite, 1876

Victorian Silver Combined Vinaigrette and Whistle by George Unite, 1876

By George Unite

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely rare Victorian silver whistle combined with a Vinaigrette, the tapered body chased and embossed with flower heads and scrolls, the hinged lid opening to reveal the silve...

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1870s English Victorian Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Silver

Extra Large Adjustable Wood Easel
Extra Large Adjustable Wood Easel

Extra Large Adjustable Wood Easel

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H 114 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Extra Large Adjustable Wood Easel

Located in Round Top, TX

The best adjustable wood easel with all the bells and whistles. Rare and fun.

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Early 1900s Italian Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron "Whistle Soda"
Cast Iron "Whistle Soda"

Cast Iron "Whistle Soda"

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H 10 in W 9 in D 3 in

Cast Iron "Whistle Soda"

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare antique cast iron "Whistle Soda" trade sign on custom stand, circa 1920.

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1890s Folk Art Rare Antique Whistle

William IV Large Silver Bosuns Whistle by Reily & Storer, London, 1832
William IV Large Silver Bosuns Whistle by Reily & Storer, London, 1832

William IV Large Silver Bosuns Whistle by Reily & Storer, London, 1832

By Charles Reily & George Storer

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely rare William IV silver Bosuns whistle of unusually large size, complete with attached suspension ring and silver chain lanyard.

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1830s English William IV Rare Antique Whistle

Materials

Silver

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Rare Antique Whistle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare antique whistle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every rare antique whistle was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare antique whistle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rare antique whistle, designed in the industrial, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare antique whistle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Woodward Machine Co. and Edward William Godwin are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a rare antique whistle at 1stDibs is $7,336, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $162,500 for the highest priced.