Antique Whistle Pendant with repoussé detailing, 9k yellow gold
An antique Victorian working whistle, in great condition and the sound it makes is wonderful. The acanthus leaves repoussé details at the top is really what makes this piece unique. What kind of use one might think with a whistle - well, you can use it for walking the dog, coaching a sport team, directing someone's doing a reverse parking, or asking for a beverage top-up around the house. The sky is the limit when it comes having fun with this ! A repoussé technique is used in designing metals by using a hammer/tool to create a relief from the back or inside, resulting in a raised design.
Material: 9K
Weight: 2.6g
Measures: 30mm height without the bail
Hallmarks: None
Era: Victorian
Condition: Excellent, pre-owned condition
An antique Victorian working whistle, in great condition and the sound it makes is wonderful. The acanthus leaves repoussé details at the top is really what makes this piece unique. What kind of use one might think with a whistle - well, you can use it for walking the dog, coaching a sport team, directing someone's doing a reverse parking, or asking for a beverage top-up around the house. The sky is the limit when it comes having fun with this ! A repoussé technique is used in designing metals by using a hammer/tool to create a relief from the back or inside, resulting in a raised design.
Material: 9K
Weight: 2.6g
Measures: 30mm height without the bail
Hallmarks: None
Era: Victorian
Condition: Excellent, pre-owned condition
An antique Victorian working whistle, in great condition and the sound it makes is wonderful. The acanthus leaves repoussé details at the top is really what makes this piece unique. What kind of use one might think with a whistle - well, you can use it for walking the dog, coaching a sport team, directing someone's doing a reverse parking, or asking for a beverage top-up around the house. The sky is the limit when it comes having fun with this ! A repoussé technique is used in designing metals by using a hammer/tool to create a relief from the back or inside, resulting in a raised design.
Material: 9K
Weight: 2.6g
Measures: 30mm height without the bail
Hallmarks: None
Era: Victorian
Condition: Excellent, pre-owned condition