WHISTLES

Ed Ruscha (b.1937)America Whistles (Engberg 84)Lithograph printed in colours, 1976, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 200, published by APC Editions, New York, on Arches paper, the full s

Norfolk & Western Railway "Hooter" Whistle. All brass whistle single chime whistle from the N&W Railway. These famed whistles earned the nickname of "hooters" for their distinctive sound they produce

Three (3). Canadian & American. 1920s-40s. Solid brass. One is stamped, "The James Morrison Brass Mfg. Co., Toronto, Ont". Scattered minor scratches and light abrasions. Each retaining its correct fin

(Lot of 9) Pre-Columbian ceramic ocarinas and whistles, having figural and zoomorphic designs depicting shamans with elaborate incised garments, birds and other animals, encased in a quarter sawn oak

Group of Three Bronze Steam Whistles, one marked Lunkenheimer, two with release levers, Lunkenheimer- H.- 8 1/2 in., unmarked- H.- 10 1/4 in., and 10 in. (3 Pcs.)

DESCRIPTION: Two antique steam locomotive brass train whistles. Includes: 1) One 14-1/2" high brass whistle. Stamped on bottom "Crosby Steam Gage & Valve co. Boston U.S. Pat. Jan. 30, 1877". Missing v

Nice grouping. Quite Scarce.

A collection of three (3) silver nautical whistles. 1)An English bosun whistle measuring 5" long. 2) A silverplated regimental field three hole-pipe, c. 1870, 4" long. 3) A three piped whistle measuri

Two are Abercrombie & Fitch and measure 1" H x .75" W x 5.25" D, the third measures 3.75" W x 1"D

Provenance unknown, but came from Northwestern United States and resembles Northern Pacific RR whistles of that time period. 5" diameter shroud, replaced valve and a nicely repaired acorn finial. Fits

Set of 4 Brass Train Whistles, polished, assorted, mounted on wood

Pre Columbian Eathenware Whistles. Various cultures. Largest Size: 2'' x 1.75'' x 8.25'' (5 x 4 x 21 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection of Lawrence Buchanan and Dr. Enrique von Kiguel who acquired items i

Two Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Ceramic Whistles . L: Polychrome whistle with cat face; 500-800 AD. R: Polychrome figure whistle; 1200 AD. Max. Ht. 4 1/2" W 3 1/2" . Enrique Vargas, Costa Rica, 2006. Es

Set of five vintage Ocumichu whistles, modeled clay, with painted accents, depicting fantastical anthropomorphic figures height 9.5 in. x width 3 in. x depth 3 in. Provenance: Property from the life

3 Brass Caboose Whistles mounted on wood

Three (3). American. 1920s-40s. Includes: 6" (l) 2.5" (d) Lunkenheimer "wildcat", Buckeye Brass Works 8" (l) 3.25" (d) 3-chamber fluted and Penberthy 5.25" (l) 3" (d) whistle. Center whistle stamped,

Comprising: an unmarked possibly American 19th century rattle form example with mother of pearl handle, a sterling whistle marked for Frank M. Whiting Co., a pendant form example decorated with a port

ASSORTED EARTHENWARE / REDWARE FIGURAL BIRD WHISTLES, LOT OF THREE, each lead-glazed, comprising one ovoid-form example with partial glazed body, having hand-brushed "A83" to underside, and

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. Rare and lovely Vicus pottery whistling vessel. With twin rounded lobes, one with spout, other with bird head - whistles incorporated into head - cove

ASSORTED EARTHENWARE / REDWARE FIGURAL BIRD WHISTLES, LOT OF FOUR, each having mottled brown glaze and standing on an ovoid base, including one example with mouth agape and three open-bottomed. 19th c

(2) Brass steam whistles: 13"H x 3.5"dia. / 5"H x 1"dia.

Collection African carved wood whistles and flutes, (14) pieces, incl. Mossi, Gurunsa, and Bwa Peoples, 13"h x 3.5"w (largest), 4.5"h x 2"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phi

Thirteen Costa Rican and Panamanian Ocharinas (Whistles) and One Stone InstrumentCirca 500-1000 A.D.Length of longest 11 7/8 inches (30.16 cm). Provenance: Art Market, Canal Zone, Panama. Dora (b. 192

Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful pair of hand-built pottery figural whistles. Both playing drums, the larger figure is depicted seated, while the shorter one s