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Acme Thunderer Referee Whistle W135Acme Thunderer Referee Whistle W135
Original, quality pre-war chromed whistle with a finger grip. This example is impressed to the front "The Acme Thunderer" and to the underside "England". A good loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.

2" tall.

2" front to back.

1" wide.

 

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Price: £68.00



Hudson & Co 1913 Whistle W134Hudson & Co 1913 Whistle W134
Original, quality Police type whistle manufactured by "Hudson & Co 13 Barr St, Birmingham" dated "1913". Also impressed "Hudsons Patent" and with the patent number for the year 1908. A good clean and loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.

3" x 5/8".

 

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Price: £65.00



LNER Cowhorn Whistle W133LNER Cowhorn Whistle W133
Original, quality late 19th century whistle turned in 'cowhorn' and mounted with a split ring. The side is impressed "L.N.E.R" for The London & North Eastern Railway. A good loud whistle in superb condition and complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 1" x 1" plug steel ring.

 

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Price: £115.00



A.R.P Whistle W131A.R.P Whistle W131
Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle detailed "A.R.P" ( Air Raid Precautions ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 0.5" x 0.5".

 

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Price: £56.00



A.R.P Whistle W130A.R.P Whistle W130
Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle detailed "A.R.P" ( Air Raid Precautions ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 0.5" x 0.5".

 

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Price: £56.00



London & North Western Railway Company Whistle W128London & North Western Railway Company Whistle W128
Original, quality 19th century steel Railway guards' whistle of the escargot form with embossed brass side plates detailing "London & North Western Railway Company". These type of whistles were referred to as button whistles and were manufactured by the whistle company in short or one-off runs. The L & N W R Company was operational from 1846 to 1922 and I have dated this example to mid to late 19th century rather than early 20th century for it is manufactured in tinplate and has never been nickel or chrome-plated. This has a very interesting method of construction, a triangular ring for a chain and despite two small wear holes to the mouthpiece it does work very well and very loud. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1" x 1" plus ring for chain.

 

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Price: £185.00



Metropolitan Whistle on Chain W125Metropolitan Whistle on Chain W125
Original, quality post-war nickel plated cylindrical shaped whistle impressed "The Metropolitan made in England" on the original chain with a buttonhole hook. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Whistle 3.25" x 0.75".

Chain 19".

 

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Price: £45.00



Girl Guide Whistle W124Girl Guide Whistle W124
Original, quality 1930's / 40's small nickel plated cylindrical shaped whistle fitted with a pocket compass and detailed "The Emca Guide Whistle England". A good loud whistle, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.5" x 0.75" x 0.5".

 

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Price: £65.00



Nickel Plated Whistle W123Nickel Plated Whistle W123
Original, quality pre-war nickel plated Scottish whistle of an unusual form with a Tudor rose mount to the back fitted with a ring and a top aperture to create a two tone whistle. The reverse is stamped "patent". A good loud whistle and rather unusual. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

1.75" long plus ring x 7/8".

 

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Price: £115.00



Midland Bank Whistle W117Midland Bank Whistle W117
Original, quality 1930's nickel plated cylindrical whistle detailed for "Midland Bank Ltd" and "Stock No 278". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 0.75".

 

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Price: £65.00



The Metropolitan Double Whistle W116The Metropolitan Double Whistle W116
Original, quality 1920's nickel plated double whistle with its original long chain. This clean example is detailed "The Metropolitan Patent" and "J Hudson & Co, 244 Barr Street Birmingham". A very loud whistle to both ends. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Whistle 4.25" x 0.75".

Double chain 20".

 

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Price: £156.00



Whistle Patented 1908 W115Whistle Patented 1908 W115
Original, quality nickel plated Police type whistle marked patent to the front and with the patent number for the year "1908". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 0.75".

 

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Price: £38.00



Southern Railway Whistle W111Southern Railway Whistle W111
Original, quality 1920's "The Acme Thunderer" chromed whistle impressed as above and "S.R." for Southern Railway. This clean example is impressed "England" to the underside and has the original chain and buttonhole hook. A good loud whistle. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Whistle 2" x 0.75" x 1" tall.

Chain and hook 14" long.

 

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Price: £65.00



1940 Chromed Whistle W1091940 Chromed Whistle W109
Original, quality chromed referee shaped whistle with a split ring and impressed to the front "J. Hudson & Co Birmingham" and "1940". A good clean and loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.

2" x 0.75" x 1".

 

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Price: £56.00



Brass M.E.T Whistle W108Brass M.E.T Whistle W108
Original, quality all brass referee shaped whistle detailed "The Acme Thunderer", "M.E.T" and "Patented 1924". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. A super loud whistle.

2" x 0.75" x 1".

 

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Price: £65.00



British Rail East Region Whistle W107British Rail East Region Whistle W107
Original, quality 1930's / 40's chromed Railway Guard's Whistle with a steel split ring and stamped "BR (E)" to one side and "The Acme Thunderer, Made in England". Good and loud and complete and in good and working order.

2" x 1" x 0.75".

 

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Price: £65.00



G.P.O Whistle W105G.P.O Whistle W105
Original, quality 1920's nickel plated and brass tubular whistle impressed "G.P.O" for the General Post Office and detailed for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St Hockley Birmingham". These were used by the Postmen. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Good and loud and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 1.75".

 

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Price: £85.00



Brass Scottish Whistle W98Brass Scottish Whistle W98
Original, quality late 19th century referee shaped brass whistle with a brass ring and an ebony insert to the mouthpiece and stamped for the maker "S. Auld Glasgow". Complete and in good and working order. A good loud whistle of an unusual form.

3" including ring x 1".

 

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Price: £115.00



Acme Scout Master Whistle W93Acme Scout Master Whistle W93
Original, quality post-war nickel plated on brass whistle detailed "The Acme Scout Master" and "Made in England". This example has the original off white and flecked lanyard. All is complete and in good and working order. A good loud whistle.

Whistle 3.5" x 0.75".

Lanyard 23".

 

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Price: £75.00



Mahogany Swanee Whistle W88Mahogany Swanee Whistle W88
Original, quality pre-war ebonised mahogany or similar wooden 'Swanee' whistle with a steel internal slide and a nickel ferrule. The barrel is impressed "Jetel Midget". Cleaned with polished and lacquered nickel mount and complete and in good and working order. Great fun to play.

9.5" x 1.25".

 

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Price: £78.00



The City Patent Whistle W81The City Patent Whistle W81
Original, quality late 19th century cylindrical-shaped chrome plated whistle impressed "The City Patent Whistle" and with a ring to the top. A good loud example. Complete and in good and working order.

3.25" long x 0.75" diam.

 

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Price: £56.00



Acme Referee Whistle W80Acme Referee Whistle W80
Original, quality pre-war "The Acme Referee" cylindrical chrome plated whistle. Not a common whistle, clean and loud and complete and in good and working order.

3" long x 0.75" diam.

 

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Price: £56.00



Military Whistle W77Military Whistle W77
Original, quality 1930's chrome plated football referee style of "Acme Thunderer" whistle impressed to the front "Made in England" and to one side "C N 973-6266" and the broad arrow mark for the War Department. This clear example has the original split ring, a good loud sound and is complete and in good and working order.

1" tall x 0.75" wide x 2.25" long.

 

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Price: £75.00



Acme Thunderer Whistle W76Acme Thunderer Whistle W76
Original, quality 1930's / 40's brass whistle in the "referee" shape, stamped to the underside "Made in England" and to the upper surface "The Acme Thunderer". Some remains of the original nickel plating can be seen and the original brass ring is still fitted. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 1" x 1".

 

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Price: £45.00



GWR Whistle W75GWR Whistle W75
Original, quality late 19th century loud whistle made in cowhorn and impressed "GWR" for The Great Western Railway. Most unusual to find a Railway whistle in cowhorn? Complete and in good and working order.

2.75" x 0.75" x 0.75".

 

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Price: £85.00



University Air Squadron Whistle W73University Air Squadron Whistle W73
Original, quality 1920's chromed "Acme Thunderer" whistle of the football referee form and detailed "The Acme Thunderer", "Made in England" and "U.A.S" for the University Air Squadron. Complete with ring and in good and working order and very loud.

2.5" x 1" x 1".

 

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Price: £65.00



The Acme Brass Railway Warning Horn W67The Acme Brass Railway Warning Horn W67
Original, quality 1920's brass railway warning horn. This very loud example has a flared horn with two rings for a strap, a nickel plated mouthpiece with a goods reed inside and the side is impressed "The Acme Made in England". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Very, very loud and complete and in good order.

13.25" x 4" x 3".

 

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Price: £145.00



L & NER Whistle W65L & NER Whistle W65
Original, quality 1920's /30's nickel plated Railway Whistle detailed "The Acme Thunderer" and "Made in England" and stamped to the side "L & NER" for the London & North Eastern Railway. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 0.75" x 1" plus split ring.

 

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Price: £95.00



CNAA Military Whistle W64CNAA Military Whistle W64
Original, quality military whistle of the police type in the original unused bronzed finish. This example is stamped "J Hudson & Son Birmingham" for the makers', "CNAA 1985", the War Dept broad arrow mark and "1954". Complete and in good and working order.

3 1/8" x 5/8".

 

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Price: £45.00



Birmingham Omnibus Whistle, 2 available W62Birmingham Omnibus Whistle, 2 available W62
Original, quality post-war unused chromed Acme Thunderer Whistles on the original chromed chain with a buttonhole hook. This example is stamped "Acme Thunderer Made in England" and "B.M.M.O" ( Birmingham Midland Motor Omnibus Company ) . Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Whistle 2.25" x 0.75" x 1".

Chain 14.5".

Price is for each.

 

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Price: £85.00



The City Police or Fire Whistle with Lanyard W60The City Police or Fire Whistle with Lanyard W60
Original, quality nickel plated whistle with the original green silk covered Lanyard. This early whistle, circa 1900 / 1910, is detailed "The City Police or Fire Whistle" and "Patent" and is polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. The first we have seen.

3.25" x 5/8".

Lanyard 30".

 

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Price: £156.00



NAGAF Acme City Whistle W56NAGAF Acme City Whistle W56
Original, quality pre-war brass police type whistle originally nickel plated, detailed "The Acme City Whistle Patent" and "NAGAF London". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 5/8".

 

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Price: £65.00



ARP Whistle W55 ARP Whistle W55
Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle with the plating worn in places detailed 'ARP.' ( An Raid Personnel ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 5/8".

 

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Price: £56.00



The City Whistle W52The City Whistle W52
Original, quality 1920's, brass police type whistle originally nickel plated but now polished back to the brass. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 5/8".

 

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Price: £45.00



US Army 1943 Whistle W50 US Army 1943 Whistle W50
Original, quality green bakelite whistle of the "referee" shape with a brass rivet in the hanging eye at the rear and embossed "US Army 1943" and 'E' within a diamond logo. Very loud and complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 1" x 1".

 

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Price: £85.00



Boy Scout Whistle W49 Boy Scout Whistle W49
Original, quality post war nickel plated whistle with a split ring to the top and impressed "The Acme Boy Scouts England". Complete and in good and working order.

3.5" including ring.

0.75" diam.

 

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Price: £36.00



1938 Whistle W421938 Whistle W42
Original, quality Second World War nickel whistle of the police issue shape, detailed '1938' and for the manufacturer J Hudson and Co, Barr Street, Hockley Birmingham. The ring is stamped '433' for the previous owner. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 0.75".

 

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Price: £56.00


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