Sterling Silver
Antique Working Silver Whistle, 1907
Antique Working Silver Whistle, 1907
A cutie little antique silver whistle, so perfectly formed and proportioned and DAMN GIRL. Those STAMPS. Some of the best I've seen??
Whistle charms were a Victorian and Edwardian staple, hung from chatelaines and watch chains and worn as much for superstition as for practicality. A working whistle was protection: something to summon help, ward off danger, cut through noise. The fact that this one still functions perfectly after all this time is super delightful.
The form is exactly right: clean cylindrical body, the mouthpiece slot crisp and well-defined, a neat jump ring at the end for attaching to a chain. No fuss, no ornamentation. Just a beautifully made small object in solid sterling silver.
And then you turn it over. The hallmarks on this are gorgeous, punched in deep and clear, a full set that dates this precisely. That legibility on a piece this small is a real pleasure.
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Please note
Please note
The expectation with antique and vintage jewellery is that there will be normal signs of wear commensurate with age eg. scuffs and patina. Lovers of antique and vintage jewellery usually value these things for giving their piece history and character.
I make every effort to clearly list any defects above usual wear, and to take clear photos that represent the item clearly.
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We offer a traditional layaway system – not a buy-now-pay-later setup like Klarna. You pay a 30% deposit now, then two more payments over 60 days. Your piece is safely reserved, and we’ll post it out once all payments are complete.
At Trash Lobster, we think this is a more ethical way to offer flexibility – no credit checks, no predatory lenders, just time to pay at your own pace.
Want to pay it off early? Just give us a shout and we’ll sort it.
