Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Lovely whistle in wonderful antique collector's condition and rare.
Hallmarks and maker's makers: Birmingham 1898 by HW Ashford.
Measurements:
Length: 3.9 cm approx.
Width at widest part: 1.2 cm approx,
Weight: 5.07 grams approx.
Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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