Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Nickel and

A Collection of Nickel and Brass Whistles and a C.W.M Biscuits Sample Tin - A collection of seven whistles of various forms and materials, accompanied by a rectangular promotional sample tin. The collection includes two Acme Thunderer whistles, both of nickel construction with a traditional barrel shape. One is stamped with the characters THE ACME THUNDERER and MADE IN ENGLAND, featuring a fitted chain and hook. The other bears THE ACME and further partially obscured characters. The remaining five whistles are of cylindrical form, including three in nickel finish and two in brass. Several feature top loops, with two retaining sections of attached twine. The rectangular metal tin features a hinged lid and an exterior decorated with a black finish and gold-tone foliate scrollwork to the base. The interior of the tin is stamped in reverse with the characters FREE SAMPLE and C.W.M BISCUITS. Length: 15.5 cm.