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Post-Medieval tin alloy whistle
A complete tin alloy personal whistle.
A hollow tubular whistle with a mouthpiece and rounded end. The mouthpiece curves and tapers to an open crescent shape (for blowing). Approximately halfway down the body is a crescent-shaped sound hole, set horizontally between two horizontal raised bands or collars. The top or end of the whistle has a suspension hole. A small perforated ball remains inside the chamber of the whistle.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2022.3H/15
Find Information
Site Name: Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Collection Method: metal detector
Notes: Part of Mr Colin Scale's personal collection of metal-detected finds discovered on Pembrokeshire beaches (Newgale, Amroth, Whitesands &'Wiseman's Bridge) during the 1980s and 1990s.
Acquisition
donation, 28/1/2022
Measurements
length / mm:50.1
width / mm:17.0
depth / mm:15.8
weight / g:14.2
Material
Tin alloy
Location
In store
Classification
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