Antique Tin Bird Whistle in (Some) Original Paint with Old Wooden Base, Working round lidded basket All the better for it

All the better for it

Toward the base are still the nails/pins via which the legs would have attached

I just love this look of this piece

This drawing

Antique Tin Bird Whistle in (Some) Original Paint with Old Wooden Base, Working round lidded basket All the better for itThis is an early one, late 19th c early 20th c. I believe, retaining some of its original paint and still whistling perfectly. With a wooden mouth piece at the end of the tail feathers, beak open to emit the sound, and a sweet round of wood for the base, which its stands on with wire legs. A perfect one to perch somewhere and use for summoning everyone to dinner! 4 7 8" t x 2 15 16" w x 1 7 16" diameter at base. Good condition, sound and standing