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A Most Unusual Victorian Silver & Malachite Whistle
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A Most Unusual Victorian Silver & Malachite Whistle

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A rare example of a small Victorian silver whistle. This unusual example has a tubular malachite terminal to the body and attaching ring for fob chain or chatelaine. A lovely collector's piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, chips or breaks. The whistle works well.

Hallmarks :- No hallmarks but tests as silver

Date :- c1890.

Length :- 4 cm.

Height :- 1 cm.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Malachite Whistle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241700
Dealers Internal Reference
B1172
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Description
A rare example of a small Victorian silver whistle.
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This unusual example has a tubular malachite terminal to the body and attaching ring for fob chain or chatelaine.
Booth Antiques

A lovely collector's piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring.
fig 1. A Most Unusual Victorian Silver & Malachite Whistle

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, chips or breaks. The whistle works well.

Hallmarks :- No hallmarks but tests as silver

Date :- c1890.

Length :- 4 cm.

Height :- 1 cm.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Malachite Whistle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241700
Dealers Internal Ref
B1172
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring.

A Most Unusual Victorian Silver & Malachite Whistle

Archive II A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring. View IV
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A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring.
A most unusual Victorian Silver & Malachite Whistle
Ref: SA1241700
A Victorian silver whistle with a cylindrical polished green malachite handle and a silver suspension ring.
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  • ObjectWhistles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Malachite
  • ColourGreen, Silver
  • MotifsCylindrical barrel, Banded malachite handle, Suspension ring
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

A Victorian whistle combines polished silver and banded green malachite in a portable accessory from the 1890 period. The design incorporates a cylindrical malachite terminal, a bright polished silver mouthpiece, and a small suspension ring attached underneath for a fob chain or chatelaine. The smooth metallic surfaces show faint handling marks while the dark green stone displays natural horizontal banding along its tubular length. Measuring 1 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the item functions as a working whistle. Placed on an office desk or library table, it serves as a decorative desk accessory or forms part of a curated collection of small Victorian silver objects.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, silver whistles were crafted as functional accessories and novelty items. They were commonly attached to watch chains, chatelaines, or worn around the neck as decorative pendants.

These items typically feature sterling silver or silver-gilt mounts combined with carved natural malachite stone, known for its distinct green copper carbonate banding.

Authentic period examples generally display British silver hallmarks or makers marks, precise lapidary carving, and signs of period construction around the mouthpiece and suspension loop.

Small silver curios are frequently displayed inside glass shadow boxes, presented on accent trays in a study, or mounted on a chain to wear as unique statement jewellery.

Silver sections should be cleaned gently using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding chemical dips that can damage or dull porous natural stones like malachite.
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