Hinger Private Collection Now Available
A rare opportunity to own memorabilia and personal instruments collected and played by Fred D Hinger, famous percussionist/timpanist. This collection also includes unique instruments and protoypes developed for the Hinger Touch Tone Corporation.
Beautifully preserved 1920's wooden Ocean Liner whistle. This is a large single chamber wooden whistle with an very low tone. As shown in the attached 1920's drummer's catalog, this is the large W-4 1/2 Ocean Liner imitation whistle. The maple mouthpiece is in nice condition and the tone of the whistle is exceptional. These wooden whistles were indespensible to the Vaudeville era drummers. This example will mke a nice addition to any modern collection.
General Characteristics | |
Model | Ocean Liner |
Era | 1900-1928 |
Condition | Very Good |
Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
Date | 1920s |
Size | 17" x 4" x 2 3/8" |