A Whistle

Once again we return to one of metal detectorist Norman’s finds on the old recreation ground. This time it is a whistle.

Whistle found on the old recreation field in Market Lavington

Sadly, this is not in working order any more. Although it looks reasonably fresh.

Could this have been a football referee’s whistle. An old and very battered postcard shows football (perhaps training) in progress.

Football on the old rec – an Edwardian postcard

Any other ideas about that whistle would be greatly appreciated.

Stop press – thanks to Len McDowell at http://thewhistlegallery.com/

This whistle was made by Smith and wright from the UK. They made several models all similar with decorative tops around the turn of the 20^th century ( 1900 ) They were an inexpensive lower quality whistle.