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A very rare Bosun s Whistle made in Birmingham in 1856 by Hilliard Thomason.
Located in London, GB
The "Bote Swayne" is referred to as blowing his whistle as early as the beginning of the 16th
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Whistles

Nautical Boatswain Whistle of Brass and Copper Made in Uk in the Early 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Boatswain whistle of brass and copper, English manufacture from the early 1920s, anchor surmounted
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1920s British Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rotherhithe (Thames Set)
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An antique etching on heavy cream wove paper after American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler
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1910s Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Etching

Little Arthur
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
French Set, 1858. Reference: Kennedy 9. On one impression Whistler identified the boy as Arthur Haden
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1850s Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

Nocturne: Furnace
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Plano, TX
. Whistler made this etching during his trip to Venice during 1879-80, but it was not published until 1886
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

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Drypoint, Etching

Little Evelyn
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Fairlawn, OH
included, see additional picture Excellent condition A beautiful example of Whistler's portraits of
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1890s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Lithograph

WHEELWRIGHT
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
JAMES ABBOTT McNEILL WHISTLER (1834 – 1903) WHEELWRIGHT, 1880 (G.240 vi/ix
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1880s Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Etching

THE BEGGERS - Unique, only known example of the 10th state in a fine impresssion
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
JAMES ABBOTT McNEILL WHISTLER (1834 – 1903) THE BEGGARS 1879-80 (Glasgow 190 x/xvii: K.194 ii
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1880s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

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Etching

The Riva No. 2
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed in pencil with the butterfly, twice (recto and verso); Signed in the plate upper left Edition: 44 known impressions per Glasgow catalog raisonne. Annotated in pencil verso: ...
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1870s Antique Whistles

Materials

Etching

Ships at Sea
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful chalk drawing by one of the world most sought after and famous artists. Excellent provenance having come from an eminent New York City Gallery back in the 1950's
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Chalk

La Robe Rouge
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed with the "Butterfly" in the stone, left center Edition: An edition of 3000 impressions, with the blind stamp of The Studio, London lower left Published in: The Studio 6,...
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Late 19th Century Antique Whistles

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Lithograph

Belle Epoque Bronze Sculpture Le Siffleur After Karl Kowalczewski
By Karl Kowalczewski
Located in Astoria, NY
Belle Époque bronze sculpture titled 'Le Siffleur' (The Whistler), after Karl P. Kowalczewski
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Whistles

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Marble, Bronze

Twilight After Rain
By William Langson Lathrop
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas Signed lower right *Original period Whistler frame Illus. "Intimate Vistas"
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

19th Century Halfdan Hertzberg Bronze Statue "Le Siffleur", 1889
Located in LEGNY, FR
"Le siffeur", the "whistler". This bronze represent a young men hands in his pockets and whistling
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1880s French Antique Whistles

Materials

Bronze

Promenade en Bateau en Soirée (Evening Boat Ride) /// Impressionist Painting Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Society of British Artists, a society which nominated James Whistler its President in 1886. He was elected
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1880s Impressionist Antique Whistles

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

An extremely rare Parcel Gilt Rattle and Teether made by Walter Tweedie.
Located in London, GB
whistle is beautifully decorated and displays a vacant oval gilded cartouche. The whistle is very well
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Late 18th Century English Antique Whistles

c.1850 French Bow Front Corner Shelf
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
shelf, has all the bells and whistles, including intricate foliate carvings and a spectacular pediment
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Whistles

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Oak

Late Victorian Fixture
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual and interesting chandelier has lots of bells and whistles. Bevelled glass disks
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

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Brass

19th century Aesthetic Movement Brass Fender
Located in Savannah, GA
Impressive large size brass fireplace fender displaying all the bells and whistles of the Aesthetic
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass

Early Dated 1909 Cayuse Pendleton Indian Design Blanket
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bells and whistles.
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Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Whistles

Materials

Wool

High Quality Wood, Marble, Porcelain and Bronze Center Table
Located in Petaluma, CA
This remarkable center table has all the bells and whistles. The beautiful wooden base is
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whistles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Signed Baccarat Crystal Vases with Ormolu Bronze Mounts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
, France" with all the bells and whistles. They are tall and elegant, measuring 28" tall and are an
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whistles

Hampshire Pottery Arts Crafts Antique Old Vase Extraordinary Test Glaze Lilies
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Wilton, CT
reminiscent of Whistler's falling rockets paintings. 8 7/8" high, 6" diameter. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Whistles

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Pottery

Pair Early 1900s Hand Carved Walnut French Regency Music Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
whistle on the other. Seats are older reupholstery fabric.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whistles

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Walnut

Bronze sculpture of Mephistopheles by August De Wever.
By Auguste de Wever
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze sculpture of a whistling Mephistopheles standing on the world by August De Wever, 
Brussels
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19th Century Belgian Romantic Antique Whistles

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilded Carved Tobacco Brown Leather Tufted Fauteuil Armchairs circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of carved armchairs that have every bell and whistle. The tufted leather is
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Whistles

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Walnut

Early 19th C. S. Kirk Sterling Silver Pitcher with Mask Spout
By S. Kirk Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Fabulous sterling silver hand made pitcher with all the bells and whistles! Extraordinary detail
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

Miniature 19thc Salesman Sample Stepback Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool miniature has all the bells and whistles of a early step back cupboard from New England
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

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Pine

Victorian Crazy Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This lively Crazy Quilt has all the bells and whistles one expects in fancy quilts of this era
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

Anglo Indian Inlaid and Carved Rosewood Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
rosewood with all the bells and whistles, featuring ambitious floral carvings throughout, delicate floral
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Whistles

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Rosewood

Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large over size pantry or cheese box has all the bells and whistles. The finger bands are over
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whistles

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Wood

Antique Blue White Geometric Quilt w/ Swag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plus one and a five star winner. It has all the bells and whistles with the very fine quilting and
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1860s American Country Antique Whistles

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Cotton

Sloan Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Tea Kettle Charm
By Sloan Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1/2 x 3/8 inch Total weight: 1.4 grams Whistling. Merry. Tea-Time. Stock Number: We-4663
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Whistles

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1920 French Walnut Louis XV Style Buffet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
whistles!
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whistles

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Walnut

Tiffany Sterling Silver Covered Pitcher W/ Hops Decoration 1857
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
with strapping, this piece has all the bells and whistles. Hops leaves and berries encircle the body
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

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Sterling Silver

1900s Belgian Ceramic Cake Tray
Located in High Point, NC
thick white glaze. With no unnecessary bells or whistles, this simple tray merely sits upon its stand
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Whistles

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Porcelain

Fine inlaid 18th Century English George III chest on chest 81.5" high
Located in Richmond, VA
81.5" tall, this chest on chest has all the bells and whistles- wonderful diamond shaped string inlay
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Whistles

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Mahogany

Fantastic 19thc Mini Pieced Red White Stars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AND WHISTLES ! GREAT TIGHT STITCHING,TEN PER INCH,AND IS VERY WELL PIECED.IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO FIND
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

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Cotton

Antique English Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Baby Rattle, 1881
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful English Victorian combined baby's rattle with an integral whistle, having eight bells
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Whistles

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Monumental "Old Paris" Hand Painted Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Museum quality porcelain "Vieux Paris" monumental vases with all the "bells and whistles"! Swirling
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19th Century French Antique Whistles

Louise Jopling (1843-1933) Catalogue Raisonné Portrait
By Louise Jopling
Located in Holywell, GB
, Curator for Whistler Studies at the University of Glasgow for this research and the inclusion of this work
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1870s Victorian Antique Whistles

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Oil

Italian Cassa Di Risparmio Maiolica Money Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
bird shaped whistle. The rounded earthenware money box stands on a rounded pedestal foot and is hand
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19th Century Italian Antique Whistles

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Maiolica

Early 19th Century Southern Pine Pie Safe with Original Tins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all the bells and whistle of a great early pie safe. The finish is a natural worn surface with all
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19th Century American Antique Whistles

Late Victorian Gas and Electric Combo Chandelier with Deep Etched Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is certainly one of our more deluxe Victorian chandeliers. It has all the bells and whistles
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Whistles

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This painted wicker fanciful Victorian settee features all the bells and whistles the Heywood Bros
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Whistles

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Cotton, Wicker, Hardwood

c.1880 Authentic French Boucherie Block
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
beauty has all the bells and whistles, fluted legs, diamant accents, scalloped aprons, a drawer, and it's
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19th Century French Antique Whistles

Robert Wallace Martin Large Face Jug Martin Brothers, 1897
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
in relief with a grinning face exposing teeth and a blowing or whistling face to the opposite side
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Antique Whistles

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Stoneware

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Pair of Black Plum Leather Falconry Hoods
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a period steel falconry whistle. Both 17cm in height
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Late 19th Century English Antique Whistles

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Brass

Joseph s Coat Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Joseph's coat quilt has all the bells and whistles one looks for in this typically Lancaster
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1880s American Antique Whistles

Materials

Cotton

Fine 19th Century French Silver (.800 Fine) and Mother-of-Pearl Baby s Rattle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Complete with four tulip-shaped bells and a whistle, affixed to a carved mother-of-pearl handle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Whistles

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Silver

Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the bells and whistles. We have seen that someone has copied this bookcase, however don't be fooled
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19th Century English Antique Whistles

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Pine

Edward Adveno Brooke (1821-1910) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Stalking by the River
Located in Corsham, GB
river and the wind whistling through the fallen tree branches that line the bank. Very well presented in
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Mid-19th Century Antique Whistles

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Oil

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Crystal Biscuit Sweets Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
were particularly famous whistle makers, known for their outstanding quality. They were one of the 4
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1860s English Victorian Antique Whistles

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Silver Plate

18thc Rustic Old Surface Armoire With Original Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the bells and whistles of a great early cupboard.The condition is very good and is ready to put
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18th Century and Earlier European Antique Whistles

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Pine

Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large bird has all the bells and whistles any collector would want! The painted surface is the
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whistles

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Pine

Oak Drop Front Desk Secretary
Located in Petaluma, CA
This piece of oak has all the bells and whistles! Note the beautiful mirror and glass cabinets on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whistles

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Brass

A Very Fine George Iii Two Colour 18 Carat Gold Baby s Rattle And Teether
Located in London, GB
three vari-colour gold husk and guilloche bands. One end also displays a whistle and suspensory ring and
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19th Century English Antique Whistles

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Antique Whistles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique whistles for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Modern or Photorealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 57 Impressionist, 19 Modern, 3 Post-Impressionist, 1 Old Masters and 1 Photorealist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the antique whistles on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, brown, white and more. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, James Abbott McNeill Whistler (circle), Mortimer Menpes, Auguste Brouet and Walter Greaves took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, lithograph and engraving.

How Much are Antique Whistles?

Prices for pieces in our collection of antique whistles start at $75 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $2,500.