Whistory
Surfacing in January 2024 is the only known example of a whistle made by Hawkes and Co. It has a clear stamp for Provisional Protection No. 3728 filed for while at their Piccadilly, London location.
Was Hawkes and Co. a whistle maker?
At first Hawkes and Co. were mostly a music publishing company, they did expand into musical instruments during the 1880s – 90s.
What is unusual about this Hawkes & Co. whistle?
To find a monotypical whistle by an obscure source is rather rare. Perhaps others will surface.
Whistle Classification
| Category | gadget |
| Order | Hawkes and Co. |
| Type | civil |
| Class | nickel plated brass |
Whistle Archeology
Originally, Solo coronet player in the band of H.M. Scots Guards, State Trumpeter, and late Principal Trumpet in the Private Orchestra of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
1860-1862 – Hawkes and Co., Cumberland Street, Pimlico
1862-1875 – Hawkes and Co., 33 Soho Square, London
1876-1889 – Rivere & Hawkes, 28 Leicester Square, London
1889-1895 – Hawkes & Son, 28 Leicester Square, London
1895-1930 – Hawkes and Son, Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus, London
Also reportedly founded in 1858 by William Henry Hawkes in London
Whistology
Conclusions
A monotypical round whistle with a compass incorporated into the top. The Hawkes & Co. whistle is made of nickel silver and is monotypical as of this posting, manufactured by a musical instrument company.
TWG
Initial Research December 28, 2024
First Printing December 28, 2024
Edited April 10, 2025
Posted November 13, 2025
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