Hunting: Solid Silver Hunter's Whistle Forming A Pyrogenic Box.

Superb solid silver whistle that doubles as a fire starter.

The whistle is tubular, entirely engraved and chased with flowers.

A cartouche on the body is engraved "P d'A". A loop allows it to be attached to a chain.

The interior is gilded silver (vermeil).

There is no striking surface; perhaps the engraved motifs served this purpose, or other abrasive surfaces, before the widespread use of safety matches.

The whistle is not hallmarked but has been tested with a touchstone.

It is a late 19th-century piece, possibly English or French, but this is uncertain.

A very attractive whistle, richly crafted, with this rare dual function as a fire starter.

It produces a clear and powerful sound.

6.6 cm long

2.6 cm in diameter

14.4 grams gross

Good condition. Very slight deformation of the round part at the mouthpiece of the whistle.

Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the world: €35