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Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Whistle Charm Pendant
Lancastrian Jewellers
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Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Whistle Charm Pendant

19th century
Description

This highly collectable Antique Victorian Whistle is modelled in Sterling Silver throughout.

The whistle is in perfect working order and complete with a good-sized bail to wear the whistle as a pendant.

This rare piece would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver

STONES

Paste

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 5.0cm x 1.4cm

WEIGHT

10.8 grams

HALLMARKS

Birmingham, Lion mark (worn)

CONDITION

This antique whistle pendant shows light wear, in keeping with its age. While there is a tiny nibble to the orange paste stone, this whistle remains in excellent working order, and the wear only adds to its charm and history.

Item Number - 10778

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Scottish Silver Whistle Pendant to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197836
Dealers Internal Reference
10778
Description
This highly collectable Antique Victorian Whistle is modelled in Sterling Silver throughout.
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The whistle is in perfect working order and complete with a good-sized bail to wear the whistle as a pendant.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top.
fig 1. Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Whistle Charm Pendant

This rare piece would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Sterling Silver

STONES

Paste

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 5.0cm x 1.4cm

WEIGHT

10.8 grams

HALLMARKS

Birmingham, Lion mark (worn)

CONDITION

This antique whistle pendant shows light wear, in keeping with its age. While there is a tiny nibble to the orange paste stone, this whistle remains in excellent working order, and the wear only adds to its charm and history.

Item Number - 10778

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Scottish Silver Whistle Pendant to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197836
Dealers Internal Ref
10778
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top.

Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Whistle Charm Pendant

Archive II An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View III
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Archive VI An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View VIII
Archive IX An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View IX
Archive X An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top. View X
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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
Location
Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
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An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top.
Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Whistle Charm Pendant
Ref: SA1197836
An antique sterling silver whistle pendant shaped like a thistle with a textured body and a faceted amber-coloured glass top.
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FAQs

Scottish silver whistle charms gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as part of the wider Scottish Revival trend, often incorporating regional symbols such as thistles and set with native stones or faceted glass.

These items were predominantly constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, frequently detailed with hand-engraved patterns and set with cairngorm quartz, citrine, or coloured faceted glass.

Authentic period examples generally display assay marks or makers stamps, crisp chased or cast metalwork, era-appropriate patination around the seams, and a fully functional whistle mechanism.

This type of charm can be suspended from a modern sterling silver neck chain, attached to a charm bracelet, or styled as a focal piece on a heavy pocket watch chain.

Clean the metal using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding liquid dips or submersing the item in water, which can loosen the adhesives or compromise stone settings.
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