Brass Trench Gas Alarm Horn HH28 Original, quality First World War twin branch brass trench gas alarm horn. This very unusual example has twin flared and curved trumpet horns with a single mouthpiece and a ring for a lanyard mount, one flared end is stamped "D.R.G.M" and 'Signal' with an arrow through its logo. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, in super condition and complete, when blown a loud twin note is sounded.
5.75" x 3.5" x 1.5".
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Whistle W127 Original, quality circa 1900 whistle, made in an alloy, not of great quality but a good loud whistle and a super shape with a hanging ring. Really loud and complete and in good and working order.
3" long including ring x 0.75" x 0.75".
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The Acme Guide Whistle W126 Original, quality pre-war all brass whistle with a steel split ring. This example details "The Acme Guide" and "Made in England". A smaller whistle but good and loud. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
2.5" x 0.5" x 0.5".
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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".
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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".
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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".
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Royal Irish Constabulary Whistle W122 Original, quality circa 1900, nickel plated on brass whistle with the original chain. This example is impressed "The Metropolitan Patent", "Royal Irish Constabulary" and for the maker "J Hudson & Co. 244 Barr St Birmingham". A good clear whistle and loud. Complete and in good and working order.
Whistle 3.25" x 0.75".
Chain 13" long.
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All Brass War Dept Whistle W121 Original, quality all brass 1930's cylindrical shaped whistle detailed "The Metropolitan 23", and "1356915" and with the War Dept broad arrow mark and "Made in England". 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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1939 Whistle W120 Original, quality nickel plated cylindrical shaped whistle dated "1939" and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Birmingham". 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.
3.25" x 0.75".
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War Dept 1943 Whistle W119 Original, quality cylindrical shaped nickel plated whistle detailed "1943" and with the broad arrow mark and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Birmingham". 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.
3.25 x 0.75".
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G.P.O Whistle W118 Original, quality 1920's nickel plated whistle impressed "G.P.O" for the General Post Office ( The Postman ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson Barr St, Hockley Birmingham". A good loud whistle, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra and complete and in good and working order.
3.25" x 0.75".
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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".
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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".
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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".
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1917 Police Whistle W114 Original, quality nickel plated Police type whistle impressed for the maker "A. DeCoursy & Co Frankfort St. Birmingham" and dated "1917". Only the second whistle by this manufacturer we have seen. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
3.5" x 0.75".
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GWR Whistle W112 Original, quality 1920's "The Thunderer" whistle detailed to the front "J. Hudson & Co. Patent Barr St Birmingham" for the maker, to one side "G.W.R" for The Great Western Railway" and to the other side "P. Way 10524". This super chrome on brass whistle has retained the original chain and button hole hook, has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order, with a good loud whistle.
Whistle 2" x 0.75" x 1" plus 11" chain.
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Southern 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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Brass C.T.W Rouser Whistle W110 Original, quality all brass 1920's Referee shaped whistle with a steel split ring to the back and stamped "C.T.'W Rouser". Very clean and very loud. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
1.75" x 0.75" x 0.75".
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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".
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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".
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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".
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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".
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Hudson Whistle for War Dept W103 Original, quality 1940's nickel plated tubular whistle impressed "J. Hudson & Co Birmingham" and "973-7001" and the broad arrow mark for the War Dept. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. A good clean and loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.
3.25" x 0.75".
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Liverpool City Police Whistle W102 Original, quality 1920's / 30's chrome plated tubular Police Whistle impressed "Liverpool City Police" to one side and detail of The Liver Bird under a crown all within a laurel wreath. 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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London County Council Whistle W101 Original, quality 1920's / 30's nickel plated tubular whistle impressed "L.C.C" for London County Council. This example was probably used by a school teacher or playground monitor. A clean and loud whistle. 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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Kent Special Constabulary Police Whistle W99 Original, quality 1920's nickel plated Acme Whistle impressed "The Acme City Whistle" and "Kent Special Constabulary". 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.
3" x 0.5" x 0.5".
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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".
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GPO Whistle W96 Original, quality 1920's nickel plated whistle impressed "The Metropolitan Patent" and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co 13 Barr St Birmingham" and "G.P.O" for The General Post Office, (The Postman). Complete and in good and working order. A good loud whistle.
3.25" x 0.75".
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Royal Irish Constabulary Whistle with Chain W95 Original, quality circa 1900, nickel plated on brass whistle with the original chain. This good example is stamped "The Metropolitan Patent", "Royal Irish Constabulary" and for the maker "J. Hudson & Co 244 Barr St Birmingham". A good loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.
Whistle 3" x 0.75".
Chain 17".
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Manchester City Police Whistle W94 Original, quality late19th century whistle impressed "The Metropolitan Patent", "Manchester City Police" and "J. Hudson & Co, 244 Barr Street Birmingham" and with the Police number "1867". A good loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.
3.25" x 0.75".
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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".
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The Metropolitan Whistle W91 Original, quality pre-war nickel plated whistle with a hanging loop to the top and detailed to the front "The Metropolitan Patent, J. Hudson & Co 131 Barr St. Birmingham". Complete and in good order. A good loud whistle.
3.25" x 5/8" diam.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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The Acme Whistle W78 Original, quality post-war chrome plated football referee style whistle impressed "The Acme, Made in England" with a good loud sound and the original split ring. Complete and in good and working order.
1" tall x 2" long and 1" wide.
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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 and 2.25" long.
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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".
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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".
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Brass LMS Railway Whistle W74 Original, quality 1920's brass "Acme Thunderer" referee shaped whistle with a steel ring. This good example is stamped "LMS" for "The London Midland and Scottish Railway" and is complete and in good and working order with a good loud whistle.
2.25" x 1" x 1".
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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".
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Birmingham City Transport Whistle W72 Original, quality 1920's chromed "Acme Thunderer" whistle of the football referee form and detailed "The Acme Thunderer", "Made in England" and stamped "BCT" for Birmingham City Transport". Complete with ring and in good and working order.
2.5" x 1" x 1".
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Manchester City Police Whistle W70 Original, quality 1920's nickel plated Police Whistle detailed "Manchester City Police" and for the manufacturer "W. Dowler & Sons Ltd". A very clean and good loud whistle. Complete and in good and working order.
3.25" x 0.75".
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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".
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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.
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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".
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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" and chain 14.5".
Price is for each.
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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 and complete and in good and working order. The first we have seen.
3.25" x 5/8" and lanyard 30".
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Southern Railway Acme Thunderer Whistle with Chain W59 Original, quality 1930's nickel plated Railway Whistle with the original nickel chain and buttonhole hook. This example is stamped "The Acme Thunderer S. R" and "Patent England" and has a brass name tag attached detailing "J. D. Dixon" for a previous owner. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Whistle 2" x 0.75" x 1" and chain 14".
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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".
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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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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".
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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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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 and 0.75" diam.
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1940 Whistle W43 Original, quality Second World War nickel whistle of the police issue shape, detailed '1940' and for the manufacturer J Hudson and Co 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 0.75".
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1938 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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LCC Whistle W34 Original, quality, pre-war, chrome plated whistle with a top ring for the chain and engraved "LCC" for London County Council. Probably used by school teachers. Complete and in good and working order.
3" x 0.75".
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