Lead pidgeon?

[Merf]

Found this a couple weeks ago.
It is non magnetic and heavy.

Any ideas?

 

[timekiller]

Neat little whistle there Merf! It's a
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LEAD DOVE BIRD CALL MUSIC WHISTLE

 

[Merf]

Neat little whistle there Merf! It's a
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LEAD DOVE BIRD CALL MUSIC WHISTLE

Thanks Timekiller Greatly appreciated

 

[timekiller]

Neat little whistle there Merf! It's a
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LEAD DOVE BIRD CALL MUSIC WHISTLE

Thanks Timekiller Greatly appreciated

Your certainly welcome,glad to be of help to ya!
Take Care,
Pete

 

[timekiller]

Looks like it's still in good shape you should give it a try sometime.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LEAD DOVE BIRD CALL NIGHTINGALE MUSICAL WHISTLE
Whistles like this were filled with water and cut straw was added from the back. The opening on the top of the bird head can be partially closed with a finger. Some people are able to recreate naturalistic bird song with this simple instrument