Pig Nose Round Metal Railway Whistle James Dixon and Sons
To United States, with Austrian Post AG, estimated between Tue, 20 Jan and Mon, 26 Jan. Shipping Policy. 30-day returns. Returns Policy.
Item Description
"In overall good antique condition with signs of wear."
Antique railway whistle in solid metal, made by James Dixon & Sons around 1910 — authentic and unpolished with classic 'pig-nose' top.
- Era: circa 1910s
- Type: Pealess railway / signal whistle
- Material: Metal, likely nickel-plated brass
- Length: 8 cm (3.15 inches)
- Weight: 31 grams (1.10 ounces)
- Construction: Pealess (no internal ball)
- Condition: Original, unrestored and unpolished
- Wear: Surface scratches, slight bend on mouthpiece
- Design feature: “Pig nose”
This early 20th-century signal whistle was likely used by railway staff or uniformed personnel. Its robust, pealess design and the distinctive top loop made it easy to handle on duty. A fine collectible for transport historians or Dixon enthusiasts.
Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
Dating and Verification
- The body shows a straight vertical seam consistent with pressed sheet metal joined at the seam, rather than a true casting line.
- The whistle is pealess, meaning it produces sound via the internal windway and blade, not a pea.
- The metal is non-magnetic, which fits common period materials like brass / nickel silver or plated variants used for service and railway whistles.
- Based on the construction, style, and pealess design, a production window of c. 1890–1930 is realistic, with the 1910s being a strong fit.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- used
- Manufactured
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- metal (non-magnetic)
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- James Dixon & Sons
- Brand
- James Dixon & Sons
Pig Nose Round Metal Railway Whistle James Dixon and Sons
DeliveryTo United States, with Austrian Post, estimated between Tue, 20 Jan and Mon, 26 Jan.
Shipping€ 17.95
Price€ 48
We offer 30-day returns as outlined in our Returns Policy. Items ship from Vienna, Austria, via Austrian Post AG. Learn more in our Shipping Policy.
