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	Speaking Tube Fittings IT3 Original, quality 19th century fittings for an intercom system often referred to as 'speaking tubes'. These were mainly used in ships but were also used in chauffeur driven cars and the larger households of several floors who maintained staff. This example has a brass mount to connect two extensions and one has the original whistle and mouthpiece turned in rosewood which will unscrew from the brass mount both the brass chain and the forked tube are in the unpolished finish but can be polished to shiny brass on request for no extra cost. All is in good and working order but only a part of the system. The whistle is very loud. 6" tall including whistle x 3.25" x 1". Rosewood mouthpiece 2.25" x 2". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £385.00


	E.M.G.A Whistle W139 Original, quality pre-war chromed tubular whistle with a split ring to the top. This example is detailed "The E.M.G. City Whistle" and "Made in England" Complete and in good and working order, good and loud. 3" x 5/8" diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £38.00


	A.R.P Whistle with Lanyard W138 Original, quality First World War "ARP" whistle "An Raid Precaution" with the original Officer Military Lanyard. This example has a steel tubular body with a cast brass mouthpiece and hanging ring to the top and bottom., This body is impressed "ARP" and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co, Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham". With a good loud whistle and complete and in good and working order. Whistle 3.25" x 0.5". Lanyard 32". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	LNER Railway Whistle W137 Original, quality 1920's / 30's chromed railway whistle detailed "The Acme Thunderer", "Made in England" and stamped to the front "LNER" 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. A good loud whistle. 2.25" x 1" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £95.00


	1915 Hudson & Co Whistle W136 Original, quality "J Hudson & Co Birmingham" nickel plated whistle engraved to the barrel "1918" and to the top shoulder with the patent number for the year 1908. A good clean whistle. Complete and in good and working order. 3.25" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Acme 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Hudson & 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	LNER 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	A.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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	A.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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	London & 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Metropolitan 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £45.00


	Girl 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Nickel 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Midland 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	The 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	Whistle 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £38.00


	1940 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Brass 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	British 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	G.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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £85.00


	Brass 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Acme 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


	Mahogany 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £78.00


	The 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. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Acme 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. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Military 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


	Acme 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	GWR 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £85.00


	University 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". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	The 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £145.00


	L & 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £95.00


	CNAA 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	Birmingham 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. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	The 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	NAGAF 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	The 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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	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". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00

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