Nightingale or bird warbler.

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Instrument

Whistle

Instrument Family

Wind

Place Made

Europe ; England ; United Kingdom

Date Made

20th Century

Description

Technical description: Nickel-plated metal. Whistle pipe, diameter 6, extends into cylindrical water chamber. Knurled screw stopper with fibre sealing washer in top of water chamber for filling with water and adjusting tone

Other Information

General usage of type: Used for `effects' by trap drummer in theatre pit, and in `toy symphony' performance.

Notes

C.J. Overton, 23.10.99.

Measurements

height 84, diameter 34.

Provenance

Purchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust.

Collection

MIMEd ; Ross Collection

Accession Number

1783