The Metropolitan Police Whistle J Hudson And Co 1889
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Item Description
"In good antique condition."
Original Metropolitan Police whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Birmingham, dated 1889, preserved in untouched, non-restored condition.
- Length: 8 cm (3.15 inches)
- Weight: 35 grams (1.20 ounces)
- Markings: “The Metropolitan Police / Patent / J. Hudson & Co. / 13 Barr St / Birmingham”
This whistle represents the very moment when modern policing adopted standardized signaling tools. Joseph Hudson’s 1883 patent quickly replaced rattles and became the official voice of the Metropolitan Police. Compact, robust, and purpose-built, examples from the 1880s are increasingly scarce. The surface patina and clear stampings testify to honest age and professional use, making this a highly desirable piece for collectors of police history, Victorian technology, or British law enforcement memorabilia.
Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
Dating and Verification
According to the Whistle Museum's dating criteria, it bears distinct features indicative of its time, including the thin concave loop and the 'Sand clock' shaped mouthpiece. Notably, the address on the body, with a dot after the 13 and an un-underlined 'T', further authenticates its production between 1889 and 1900
Item Specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Manufactured
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- brass
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- J Hudson & Co.
- Brand
- Acme The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan Police Whistle J Hudson And Co 1889
DeliveryTo Australia, with Austrian Post, estimated between Wed, 21 Jan and Tue, 27 Jan.
ShippingAUD 33.27
PriceAUD 142
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