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Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Dog / Sports Whistle 1869 Antique
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Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Dog / Sports Whistle 1869 Antique

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Dog / Sports Whistle 1869 Antique” found a buyer.

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A super quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver whistle. It is hallmarked for London 1869 with the makers mark being difficult to read. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs and works well. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) long including the loop and weighs 12 grams. A nice quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Whistle to the Victorian era.

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SA1193422
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38732
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A super quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver whistle. It is hallmarked for London 1869 with the makers mark being difficult to read.
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It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs and works well.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) long including the loop and weighs 12 grams. A nice quality piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Whistle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193422
Dealers Internal Ref
38732
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An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Dog / Sports Whistle 1869 Antique

Archive II An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring. View II
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Archive IV An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring. View IV
Archive V An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring. View V
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An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring.
QUALITY VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER DOG / SPORTS WHISTLE 1869 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1193422
An isolated cylindrical Victorian sterling silver whistle with a rounded top and a suspension ring.
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  • ObjectCollectibles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTubular body, Fipple mouthpiece, Suspension loop, Dome cap

Victorian silver whistles were produced in large numbers during the 19th century for various purposes, including sporting events, law enforcement, dog training, and as fashionable chatelaine accessories.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver, often featuring tubular construction with an integral fipple mouth and a suspension ring, stamped with British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark.

Authenticity is primarily verified through clear hallmark stamps, weight consistency, traditional construction methods such as soldered seams, and the natural tarnish or patina appropriate for 19th-century silver.

This small object can be displayed inside a glass-topped table, within a collectors cabinet, or incorporated into a curated desktop display alongside other historical artefacts.

Preserve the piece by storing it in a dry, tarnish-inhibiting environment and cleaning it infrequently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive dips that can remove the aged patina.
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