Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
There is an attaching loop for a fob chain or chatelaine which is also part marked. A wonderful collector's item and practical piece.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK
£12.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The whistle works well.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable - Full marks to body, part marks to both end and attaching ring.
Maker :- Hilliard & Thomason.
Date :- Birmingham 1891.
Diameter :- 1.5cms.
Length (including attaching ring) :- 7 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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