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Product Code: COHT28This is a pre-1920’s 3-tone wooden boat/train whistle attributed to C. Stone, Chicago. Our whistle is in beautiful condition with a nice finish and excellent tone. Dimensions are 16" long (not including the mouthpiece) x 3 1/4" wide x 3 5/8" high. This medium tone whistles has the three flutes arranged in a cluster that fits easily into the player's hand. This is a very early example of a standard drummer's trap. The drummers of the vaudeville era kept a large collection of animal imitations and sound effects in their trap cases. This boat/train imitation is one of a set of three graduated boat/train imitations from a collection of traps and sound effects formerly owned by Emil Kresse, principal percussionist and timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra (1901 – 1945) who passed them on to Fred D. Hinger, also a former principal percussionist and timpanist with the Philadelphia Orchestra (1948 – 1967) and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (1967 – 1983). This is a unique opportunity to own a rare imitation with a fine provenance that will become a centerpiece of any vintage traps collection.
| General Characteristics | |
| Model | Medium |
| Era | 1900-1928 |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
| Date | 19 teens |
| Size | 16" L x 3 1/4" W x 3 5/8" H |
