✅ SOLVED Civil War, Farm, or ????

[JBnNC]

This item popped out of a farm field where an occasional CW item is still being found. I really have no clue as to what it is. The small cut on the lower portion looks like a whistle.
Thanks, JB

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Penny-whistle? What does the other side of the finial look like?

The cut-out may also be part of the catch mechanism that held it in place. Perhaps the sheath for an ice-pick?


Even better - 1940 Little Orphan Anne dog whistle. Arf!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-194...751c5e6&pid=100011&rk=6&rkt=7&sd=281920124242

 

[Carolina Tom]

Maybe, just maybe a slide whistle.



This is 1940s Orphan Annie's dog Sandy, is the subject matter.

The more I look at this, the more I believe that I am correct.

Congrats on an unusual find... never seen one before.

Edit: Dang Charlie P!

 

[nhbenz]

Agreed on the Annie slide whistle, but it is of Annie herself, not Sandy (her dog).

 

[Icewing]

That's the kind of gift one gets from a grandparent or uncle that mom or dad later slings out the back door while their kid isn't looking because they will find it in the trash.

 

[JBnNC]

WOW, you guys are so fast ....and accurate! Great ID Charlie P., thanks!