quality vintage whistles

WHISTLES 101 CLASS IS IN SESSION…

What is the opposite of finding a whistle that is very high quality, vintage and sought after ??

That would be a whistle that is low quality, newer and not cared about.

You could say that about this whistle—

cost was about ten dollars TOTAL. What is going on here ???? Looks pretty  cheap doesn't it ?? In fact rather common. — compare it to another even MORE common whistle that is for sale for 14 dollars

pretty similar really…but the closer you look the more cast marks you see on the cheapy   🙂

whats the point you ask ?? That slumming can be just as interesting as finding the 'best stuff' . This simple, newer, cheap whistle looks to be made in 5 CAST parts, reminding us of Black and Co. 5 piece whistles from the 1890s, only more interesting since there would seem to be no reason for all the labor now. Of course Black and company used better parts in their 5 piece escargots.They were more shapely. But this does have some endearing qualities  —- like nickle plated brass. Really a great little whistle after all. It is called the Regent.

Granted it isn't a show stopper. Probably fades into the shadows next to a really great Dixon or Stevens. Yet collecting has got to more than having the best. It's all about balance too….looking for vistas to explore. finding the unusual, even if it is newer. Starting to sound like a lecturer, blah, blah, blah…sorry.

class dismissed……..well for today…..