Acme The Metropolitan Police Whistle J Hudson and Co 1920s
Item Description
"In excellent antique condition."
Rare J Hudson and Co Acme The Metropolitan Police Whistle, working order, Patent 5727-08, nickel-plated classic, 8 cm.
- Pealess whistle
- Dating: circa 1908–1922 (approx.), after the 1908 patent registration
- Material/Finish: Nickel-plated metal (typical Hudson construction)
- Condition: In working order; age-appropriate surface wear and small marks consistent with use
- Length: 8 cm (3.15 in)
- Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)
- Markings: “The Metropolitan” on body / “Patent 5727-08” on the top cap
- Notes for collectors: A classic early-1900s British police-style whistle design—strong display appeal and a great addition to policing, railway, or industrial ephemera collections.
A handsome, compact piece for a desk vignette, curio cabinet, shadow box, or a themed shelf alongside badges, documents, or vintage photography. It also makes a sharp conversation piece in a study, library, or entryway.
Dating and Verification
According to the Whistle Museum's dating criteria, the thick concave loop (the robust, scooped suspension ring) and the “sand clock” shaped mouthpiece are characteristic construction features seen on early Hudson Acme “The Metropolitan” whistles from the early 20th century. The clearest anchor point is the top-cap stamp “Patent 5727-08,” which places production after 1908; taken together with the period-correct form and markings, these traits align most convincingly with a manufacturing window of circa 1908–1922.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- used
- Manufactured
- Birmingham, England
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- Antique
- Primary Material
- metal
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- J. Hudson and Co.
- Brand
- The Metropoliten
