A few examples of appraisal values for
THE WHISTLER

• A 1930's Chalk Figure The Whistling
  A 1930's Chalk Figure The Whistling Boy
• TWO GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED
  TWO GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD WHISTLERSTwo German carved and painted wood whistlers , 14" h. Condition: Nodding motion on taller gent does not engage, but otherwise mechanisms are functioning
• A 19th Century Whieldon style
  A 19th Century Whieldon style slip decorated pottery bird whistle, with a large bird and four smaller perched on a stump and angular branches, 22.75cm x 17.75cm
• THREE GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED
  THREE GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD WHISTLERSThree German carved and painted wood whistlers , largest -13" h. Condition: Man in Derby operates but needs bellow replacement for sound, short hunter mechanism no working and man with books has no mechanism
• Maya Bird Whistle, ca. 400-700
  Maya Bird Whistle, ca. 400-700 A.D., in the form of an owl, the bird modeled with short beak, rounded eyes, flared wings out to the side of the body, breast with division line down the center, and small stub feet, the whistle opening emanating from the tail, h. 3".
• GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD
  GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD WHISTLERGerman carved and painted wood whistler , with lamp post and functioning clockwork with battery compartment, 18" h. Condition: very good to excellent with some wear to metal on light; batter box panel missing
• GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD
  GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD WHISTLER FIGUREGerman carved and painted wood whistler figure of an Englishman , 12 1/2" h. Condition: Excellent (no key)
• THREE GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED
  THREE GERMAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD WHISTLERSThree German carved and painted wood whistlers , largest - 18" h. Condition: Mechanisms not working but otherwise appearance is very good to excellent condition
• Maya Molded Whistle, ca. 700-900
  Maya Molded Whistle, ca. 700-900 A.D., in the form of a dignitary, the standing human figure wearing elaborate headdress in the form of a beaked bird, ear plugs, large necklace, and undecorated front apron, the mouth open exposing teeth, the bare feet peaking out from the hem of the apron, the whistle element attached to the base of the concave back, h. 5-1/2".
• German hand carved wood Whistler
  German hand carved wood Whistler figure music box 21 1/2" h. ?
• GERMAN WHISTLER WITH CLOCKGerman
  GERMAN WHISTLER WITH CLOCKGerman whistler with clock , carved and painted wood figure with functioning clockwork, 13" h., Condition: Very good to excellent with area of abrasion on rear of sack, no key
• SQUIRREL CAGE PENNY TOY WHISTLE
  SQUIRREL CAGE PENNY TOY WHISTLE Attributed to Japanese maker gold finished pipe blue green and red cage contains litho tin squirrel great visual when operated. 4 1/2'' l. Wear to handle. (VG Cond.)
• WHISTLING IN THE DARK.Whistling
  WHISTLING IN THE DARK.Whistling in the Dark. MGM, 1941. One sheet (27 x 40"). For the mystery drama, the first in the "Whistling" series featuring Red Skelton. Linen backed. Expert restoration of chips and fold line losses, area of damage in upper right corner repaired. B+.
• GERMAN WHISTLER DUETGerman whistler
  GERMAN WHISTLER DUETGerman whistler duet , carved and painted wood image of two gents, each with functioning clockwork mechanism in back, the two mechanisms are controlled by one start/stop lever, marked Germany on underside, 14" h., 7 1/2" w., 3" d Condition: Excellent (no keys)
• 3 tone whistle (made in England)
  3 tone whistle (made in England) and standard whistle on chain.
• Sterling Silver Whistle 3 1/4''
  Sterling Silver Whistle 3 1/4'' long with a trio of dangling bells.
• TWO-PART BIRD SHAPED WHISTLE
  TWO-PART BIRD SHAPED WHISTLE CASTING MOLDSca. early-mid 20th century; ornamental handheld casting molds for casting pewter or lead alloy, whistle in the shape of a bird on perch, each form with two parts with wood grip mounted handle and original clip clamps: cast upper whistle pipe and cast bird on rock or nest, 2"h whistle; Condition: both good for modern use
• CLOCKWORK WHISTLERClockwork
  CLOCKWORK WHISTLERClockwork whistler , carved wood figure of a dapperly gent with carved bone head, hand, cane, and big toe sticking out of his shoe, 13 3/4" h. Condition: Missing pinky finger on left hand, but otherwise excellent working condition
• German guitar playing whistler
  German guitar playing whistler carved automaton. 13 1/4"H. Good working condition. Hand and neck of guitar have been broken off and reglued.
• A mixed lot comprising military and
  A mixed lot comprising military and police whistles together with other examples approx. thirty one in total.
• BRITISH SLIPWARE BIRD
  BRITISH SLIPWARE BIRD WHISTLEHalifax, Yorkshire, 19th century, cream glaze redware with dripped brown, molded perched bird with whistle holes, surrounded by four smaller birds, 8-7/8 x 6-3/4 x 7-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia Condition: surface accretion, anomalies as made, repairs and retouch to beak of large bird and three of the other birds (see blacklight)
• 2 WHIMSICAL REDWARE BIRD WHISTLES
  2 WHIMSICAL REDWARE BIRD WHISTLES BY JAMES C. SEAGca. mid-late 20th century; both uniquely crafted hand molded birds, molded oval bases with applied wings, each with colorful brush stroke and sponge spatter glaze accents and pierced and cut whistle in tail: distelfink blue capped bird, 7"x 2"x 5 1/4", Condition: glazing nicks from beak tip and possible chipping ??? at whistle hole; ringed neck dove, 8"x 1 3/4"x 4 1/4", Condition: very good
• B.G.I. Co. Universal NO.1 2 tone
  B.G.I. Co. Universal NO.1 2 tone whistle and The Acme Thunderer (made in England)
• Paper Whistle Outdoor Banner.
  Paper Whistle Outdoor Banner. Circa 1930s. Framed under plexiglass. Fairly clean overall with only a few small closed tears, some light surface marks, and light to medium soiling. Condition (Excellent). Size Framed: 28" x 70".
• A Carved Wood Whistler Clock The
  A Carved Wood Whistler Clock The 14-1/2"H x 6-5/8"W x 2-5/8"D automaton is carved wood with polychrome painting. It depicts a man in a slouchy suit and top hat, whose head moves at the neck leaning on a post with a Swiss chalet clock. The clock winds with one end of the winding key and the whistler with the other. Clock ticks, but is not guaranteed to keep time. Whistler whistles. Stamped on the underside with a logo "KenD" in a diamond shape and "made in Germany".
• 1 vol. Pennell, E.R. & J. The
  1 vol. Pennell, E.R. & J. The Whistler Journal. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1921. Autograph Edition, 1/150. Sm. thick 4to, orig. 1/4 vellum & gilt-lettered brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; spine slightly darkened, spine ends & edges scuffed. Plates. With double litho frontis. portraits of E.R. & J. Pennell, each signed by its subject. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• SECOR WHISTLING BIRD C. 1890's hand
  SECOR WHISTLING BIRD C. 1890's hand painted die-cast bird with nickeled whistle base once came with tube to blow into and activate whistle noise with mouth movements. 5'' l. Missing tube. (Pristine Cond.)
• Vintage dealer's display of eight
  Vintage dealer's display of eight (8) Blue Ribbon Siren Whistles. While the card and packs are all intact, some of the whistles are broken inside the packages.
• 1 vol. Pennell, E(lizabeth)
  1 vol. Pennell, E(lizabeth) R(obins) & J(oseph). The Whistler Journal. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1921. 1/500. 4to, orig. paper vellum & gilt-lettered brown cloth, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; foot of spine chipped, corners rubbed, other edge wear. Plates. With portraits of E.R. & J. Pennell signed by the Pennells.
• JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET
  JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET ETCHING #11, 1859 James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "Eagle Wharf" (Kennedy 41), eleventh of sixteen etchings from the Thames Set, on cream laid paper, signed and dated in the print, De Erven D. Blauw (DEDB) watermark, published by Ellis and Green, London, 1871, matted and unframed, 5.5"h x 8.5"w (plate), 6.5"h x 9.5"w (sheet)
• James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler
  James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler (American 1834-1903) "Fulham" 1879 etching on woven paper sheet 14 1/2 in. x 21 1/4 in. plate 5 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in.
• GANDHI CARVED WOOD WHISTLERGandhi
  GANDHI CARVED WOOD WHISTLERGandhi carved wood whistler , with functioning mechanism and incised Germany on underside, 10" h., 7 1/2" w. Condition: Excellent (no key)
• Karl Griesbaum "Whistling Drunk",
  Karl Griesbaum "Whistling Drunk", polychrome carved wood drunk being supported by a lamp post, key wind mechanism at back with lighted post, bulb should be replaced, battery compartment was corroded, was cleaned out and new batteries installed, now functioning, 19"H, generally excellent condition
• Five redware figural whistles
  Five redware figural whistles 19th c. tallest - 4 1/4" h. ?
• JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET
  JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, THAMES SET ETCHING #2, 1859 James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903), "Wapping Wharf" (alternately "Thames Police") (Kennedy 44), second of sixteen etchings from the Thames Set, on cream laid paper, plate signed and dated lower right, likely third state of three, De Erven D. Blauw (DEDB) watermark, published by Ellis and Green, London, 1871, matted and unframed, 6"h x 9"w (plate), 7"h x 10"w (sheet)
• 2 WHIMSICAL FOLK ART REDWARE BIRD
  2 WHIMSICAL FOLK ART REDWARE BIRD WHISTLES BY JAMEca. mid-late 20th century; both uniquely wheel thrown and hand formed hollow body birds with applied/mounted press mold cut-out wings and on oval plateau bases: dated 1988 ringed neck bird with long tail and dimple molded tip-touching wings with brushed glaze accents, 7"x 1 3/4"x 4 3/4"; comical bird with sponge spatter decorated raised outstretched wings on Albany slip glazed base, undated, 5 3/4"x 2 1/2"x 4"; Condition: both very good