S/4607 Antique Treen 19th Century Boxwood Cuckoo Whistle
A well turned boxwood cuckoo whistle, having an acorn finial. It is in full working condition, simulating the sound of a cuckoo. The body, of traditional form, has incised lines and a lovely rich colour, grain and patination. It is an excellent example.
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5 in. (12.5 cm.) Wide
2 in. (5 cm.) Diameter
English Circa 1840