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Impressionist Landscape with Cows by a Creek in Marin County, California
By Hiram Reynolds Bloomer
Located in Graton, CA
over Whistler's old studio while studying with Duran and Pelouse. While there, his Old Bridge at Grez
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Primary Triangulation Between the Hudson and St. Croix Rivers
Located in Florham Park, NJ
reef system. James McNeill Whistler, who went on to paint the iconic “Whistler’s Mother,” was a Coast
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Late 19th Century Academic Antique Whistles

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

19th Century Academic Portrait of a Woman by Blanche, "Peonies"
By Jacques Emile Blanche (circle)
Located in Washington, DC
towards Degas, Manet, and Renoir.” Like his contemporaries James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent
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Late 19th Century Academic Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

"Women Drawing Water, Agadir (?), " Oil on Panel by Edward Aubrey Hunt
By Edward Aubrey Hunt
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Society of British Artists. Hunt was friends with many eminent painters including James McNeill Whistler
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Whistles

"Moorish Wedding" Oil on Canvas by Edward Aubrey Hunt
By Edward Aubrey Hunt
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Artists. Hunt was friends with many eminent painters including James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), Herbert
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Canvas

Child Dancing, a figurative work by Rebecca (Newbold) Van Trump (1859-1935)
Located in New York, NY
compatriots John Singer Sargent (1856—1925) and James McNeill Whistler (1834—1903) at the 1903 Philadelphia
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19th Century Naturalistic Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Louis Kronberg Original Dance Ballerina Oil Painting On Board Signed Artwork SBO
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
more academic style of Degas and James Whistler McNeill. Throughout his career Kronberg would win many
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1870s Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil, Board

Landscape with Trees by Alfred Henry Maurer, New York School, Goache on Paper
By Alfred Henry Maurer
Located in New York, NY
became recognized as an accomplished painter of portraits inspired by those of James A. M. Whistler and
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1910s American Modern Antique Whistles

Materials

Paper

Nature morte au lieu et aux maquereaux
By Antoine Vollon
Located in New York, NY
des Aquafortistes, joining the ranks of James Whistler, Henri Fantin-Latour, and Édouard Manet. In
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil, Board

Effet de Vagues
By Mary MacMonnies Low
Located in Oakland, CA
McNeill Whistler. The couple summered with their two daughters in a 14th-century monastery in Giverny
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Seascape, Coastal Scene in Pastel by Addison Thomas Millar (1860-1913, American)
By Addison Thomas Millar
Located in New York, NY
nineteenth-century phenomenon, perhaps incited by James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s (1834-1903) brief but
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Mixed Media

Impressionist Ballerina Pastel on Canvas, "Dancer in White"
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Washington, DC
was also influenced by the likes of James McNeill Whistler and Japanese woodcuts, which were popular
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Pastel

Kronberg Pastel on Canvas, "Female Nude with Fan"
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Washington, DC
medium of pastel. He was also influenced by the likes of James McNeill Whistler and Japanese woodcuts
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Pastel

Impressionist Ballerina Pastel, "Dancer in Pink in front of Green Curtain"
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Washington, DC
influenced by the likes of James McNeill Whistler and Japanese woodcuts, which were popular at the time
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Pastel

Impressionist Dancer on Canvas, "Curtain Call" Ballerina in Blue
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Washington, DC
medium of pastel. He was also influenced by the likes of James McNeill Whistler and Japanese woodcuts
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

The Child Mozart, a Spirit of Music, Conducts the Starling with his bow
Located in Paris, FR
able to whistle the principal theme of the final movement of his Piano concerto n° 17 (K.453). Probably
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1870s Romantic Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Stitched Leather Fireman s Helmet
Located in Chicago, IL
whistle in the front bottom part of the helmet which is a means of calling and signaling. On top of the
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Whistles

Materials

Leather

Nude, Grooming in First Light
By Carlo Wostry
Located in Graton, CA
Normandy, where he painted the magnificent beaches familiar to Proust, Courbet, Boudin and Whistler
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Spring Landscape
By Ernest Parton
Located in Hudson, NY
, Frank Millet, James McNeil Whistler, and Edwin Austin Abbey had all settled in England. Eventually he
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Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Garden with Fountain
By Florence Vincent Robinson
Located in Boston, MA
Bouveret, and James Abbott McNeil Whistler. Her works were well received, with critics praising her
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Watercolor

Thomas Jeckyll Brass Fireplace Fender
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in Southport, CT
of this era, including E. W. Godwin and James McNeil Whistler, among others. The present Jeckyll
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Whistles

Materials

Iron, Brass

1880s English Brass `The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent Whistle
Located in Milan, IT
Vinctorian brass `The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent whistle made in England. Marked on front "`The
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1880s English Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass

Billingsgate - Etching by James Whistler - 1859
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Roma, IT
Signed and dated on plate. Eighth state of 8 (final state), after different works with drypoint, with margins.  Published in 1878/79 on Japan paper in "The Portfolio". Matting includ...
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1850s Modern Antique Whistles

Materials

Etching

Billingsgate by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Kenilworth, IL
This ink etching depicts a busy dock scene from the perspective of someone in the stern of a boat. There are several figures in the bow of this boat who are wearing hats; three are s...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Whistles

Materials

Paper

Bibi Valentin by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Kenilworth, IL
subject is the daughter of Valentin (fl. 1859), and she posed for Whistler in Paris. This is one of two
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Mid-19th Century Antique Whistles

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Lithographs after James Abbott McNeill Whistler /// Figurative Lady
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Titles: "Lithograph No. I
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1910s American Modern Antique Whistles

Materials

Lithograph

English Etching "The Thames Police" of Thames Set by J. Whistler, Early Restrike
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Big Flats, NY
Raisonne: Kennedy 44) by James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) depicts London harbor dock scene with
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19th Century English Antique Whistles

Materials

Paper

Whistling Swan John Haynes
Located in Dallas, TX
Whistling Swan John Haynes (1857-1937) Island Virginia, circa 1910.
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Early 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Whistles

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sterling Silver Whistle, Antique Victorian
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver whistle
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1870s English Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Boatswain Whistle Chromed Brass, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Boatswain whistle, chromed brass, of the early 1900s, complete with chain. Very good condition
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Early 20th Century British Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare antique silver whistle, Birmingham 1899 Joseph Adelman. The whistle of plain cylindrical form
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Late 19th Century English Antique Whistles

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Sonriento" a Pre-Colombian Mexican Pottery Whistle
Located in Stamford, CT
"Sonriento", (smiling) a Pre-Colombian pottery whistle from Veracruz area of Mexico.
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Whistles

Materials

Clay

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Whistle Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating whistle come pendant dating back to the Victorian period. The design
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19th Century Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Whistle Combination, Birmingham, 1886
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case and Whistle combined, Birmingham 1886, SM. Whistle tubular
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19th Century Antique Whistles

Sterling Silver Bosun’s Boatswain Whistle, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
A large size Sterling Silver Bosun’s Boatswain whistle, American C.1920. The whistle of traditional
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Early 20th Century Antique Whistles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sampson Mordan Vesta Case with Whistle London 1884
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sampson Mordan vesta case with whistle Date : Hallmarked in London in 1884 for Mordan
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1890s British Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Silver

Victorian Banded Agate Whistle Pendant, Vintage Silver Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and fun little antique, Victorian era banded agate whistle pendant. Beautiful banded
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Agate, Silver

Rare Bradley and Hubbard Whistling Jim Iron Doorstop
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in New Windsor, NY
The rare largest example of the Whistling Jim doorstop by Bradley and Hubbard. Excellent original
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1920s American Rustic Antique Whistles

Materials

Iron

A rare Whistle Vinaigrette, George Unite, Birmingham, 1879
Located in London, GB
The Vinaigrette is finely modelled as a whistle and is chased all over with detailed scroll work
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19th Century English Antique Whistles

Large Sterling Silver Bosun’s Boatswain Whistle, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A large size sterling silver Bosun’s Boatswain whistle, American, circa 1920. The whistle of
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Early 20th Century Antique Whistles

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Functional Antique Whistle Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an elongated and streamlined whistle with a bright polish Tapered at end as a
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Whistles

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boatswain Whistle of Chromed Brass, English Manufacture, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Boatswain whistle of chromed brass, English manufacture, early 1900s, still surmounted by a crown
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Early 20th Century British Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass

J. A. M. Whistler "The Little Pool" Drypoint, 1861
Located in Astoria, NY
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "The Little Pool", Drypoint Etching on Laid
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19th Century American Craftsman Antique Whistles

Materials

Paper

CHANEL Silver Crystal CC Whistle Pendant Charm Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: This chic necklace is composed of a long dark silver chain with a silver whistle and a CC
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Early 20th Century Antique Whistles

Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case and Whistle Combined, Birmingham, 1886
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver vesta case and whistle combined, Birmingham 1886, SM. Whistle tubular
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19th Century English Antique Whistles

Materials

Silver

Antique London Police Whistle, English, Brass, Patented, J Hudson, Birmingham
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique London police whistle. An English, silvered brass patented whistle by J Hudson
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Whistles

Materials

Brass

Framed English School Late 19th Century Oil - Penny Whistle Tunes
Located in Corsham, GB
whistle to a tuneful caged bird. Elegantly presented in a gilt-affect frame with scrolling acanthus
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Late 19th Century Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bosun Whistle with Rope Lanyard, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese sterling silver decorative dragon Bosun whistle with the original braided rope lanyard
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Whistles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Baby Rattle Whistle Sterling Silver with Mother of Pearl Teether
Located in Montreal, QC
Mother of Pearl Teether, a Whistle and two little bells. There is an attached hook where the rattle
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Whistles

19th Century Whistling Tole Peinte Decoy of a Red Leg Partridge
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Whistling Tole Peinte Decoy of a Red Leg Partridge, very distressed but original painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Antique Whistles

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique Baby Rattle Whistle Sterling Silver with Mother of Pearl Teether
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Baby Rattle Sterling Silver with Mother of Mother of Pearl Teether, a Whistle and two
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Whistles

Materials

Sterling Silver

"The Jewel Box" Henry Hubbell, Student of Whistler Intimate Interior Painting
Located in New York, NY
Academy in Paris with Jean Paul Laurens, Louis Collin, Benjamin-Constant and James Whistler. Laurens
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil, Panel

Staffordshire Large Pearlware Whistle Modeled as a Bird on Tree Branch, 1810
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Staffordshire Large Pearlware Model of Bird on Tree Branch Designed as a Whistle, circa 1810-1820
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Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Whistles

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

19th Century Sterling Silver Baby Rattle and Whistle Coral Birmingham, 1852
Located in Epfach, DE
Very beautiful baby rattle, with an pipe, made out of sterling silver baby and coral. It was made in Birmingham 1852 in a very fine elaboratition, which you can see especially in th...
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1850s English Antique Whistles

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Hermann Kern (1839–1912) - Late 19th Century Oil, Wetting The Whistle
By Hermann (Armin) Kern
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th Century oil by one of the most eminent genre scene painters of the period, showing a rosy faced violinist taking a break from his playing, to refresh with an ale that...
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Late 19th Century Antique Whistles

Materials

Oil

French Bronze Spelter Figure by Siffleur "The Little Whistling Boy", circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Petit Sifleur (the little whistling boy) stamped at the base Siffleur. A rare example in this form
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Whistles

Materials

Spelter

Whistler, Rex, the New Forget-me-not a Calendar, 1929, Signed Limited Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: WHISTLER, Rex. Title: The New Forget-Me-Not A Calendar. Publisher: London: Cobden
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1920s Antique Whistles

Materials

Leather

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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.